[Lumbar hernia]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2010 Mar 22;172(12):968-9.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Lumbar hernia is a rare condition. Lumbar hernia should be considered a rare differential diagnosis to unexplained back pain. Symptoms are scarce and diffuse and can vary with the size and content of the hernia. As there is a 25% risk of incarceration, operation is indicated even in asymptomatic hernias. We report a case of lumbar hernia in a woman with a slow growing mass in the lumbar region. She presented with pain and a computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis. She underwent open surgery and fully recovered with recurrence within the first half year.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Back Pain / diagnosis*
  • Back Pain / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hernia / diagnosis*
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed