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Findings, case of 70 y/o woman with Hx of renal cell carcinoma presents with rib pain

Imaging Findings

CT of the abdomen

Computed tomography (CT) images demonstrate protrusion of the colon through the posterolateral left abdominal wall (arrows) representing an incisional hernia. There is no evidence of retroperitoneal lymph node enlargement. Liver, spleen, adrenals and the right kidney are unremarkable.

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