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Ann R Coll Surg Engl ; 92(7): W10-1, 2010 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20810016

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy is a recognised risk factor for the development of inguinal hernias due to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Whilst often managed conservatively until after the pregnancy, if the hernia presents acutely as a painful or tender groin lump, urgent or emergency repair may be required. Many clinicians rely heavily on clinical examination alone in order to diagnose the presence of such a hernia. In pregnancy, however, in order to prevent unnecessary surgery, the use of ultrasound has a more important role to play in reaching this diagnosis. We report a cautionary case that highlights the need for ultrasound evaluation of all painful groin lumps in pregnant women prior to considering surgery.


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Hernia, Inguinal/diagnosis , Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular/diagnostic imaging , Round Ligament of Uterus/blood supply , Varicose Veins/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Round Ligament of Uterus/diagnostic imaging , Ultrasonography
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