Avicenna Journal of Health Sciences
Inguinal Hernia in a Woman: A Rare Clinical Entity – Case Report
By Amir Yousaf and Raheel Ahmed.
Abstract
Inguinal hernia in females is not common, and they are misdiagnosed due to atypical presentation and lower clinical suspicion as compared to males. Inguinal hernia usually presents as a groin swelling with or without pain and carries a higher risk of complications such as incarceration or strangulation. Diagnosis is primarily by clinical examination, but may need imaging support when uncertain. Surgical repair remains the definitive treatment, with both open and laparoscopic approaches. Early recognition is very important to prevent unwanted complications, which are more common in women with femoral hernias. This case report presents a patient with a right-sided inguinal hernia. A 44-year old female patient presented in outpatient surgery with a history of a lump in the right groin area for the last few months.
Keywords
- Hernia repair and management
- Open access
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