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We describe a 53\u2212year\u2212old male with a three\u2212year history of recurrent right lumbar \u201cabscesses\u201d whose contrast\u2212enhanced CT suggested herniation of the ileocecal region into the abdominal wall. Laparoscopic exploration revealed a superior lumbar hernia containing an enlarged appendix with surrounding purulent fluid. The patient underwent laparoscopic ileocecal resection with side\u2212to\u2212side ileocolic anastomosis and drainage. Postoperative pathology confirmed a LAMN with surrounding suppurative changes and diverticular features in the right colon. No mesh repair was performed due to active inflammation; instead, staged hernia repair was planned. The patient recovered uneventfully, with no evidence of pseudomyxoma peritonei or hernia recurrence at follow\u2212up. 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