A 58-year-old multiparous woman presents with acute groin pain and a tender, nonreducible bulge inferior to the inguinal ligament. She reports nausea and abdominal distension. Vital signs show BP 142/88 mmHg, HR 102 bpm, RR 20/min, and temperature 37.2°C. Physical examination reveals absent bowel sounds. CT imaging demonstrates bowel loops within the femoral canal. She denies recent NSAID use. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)Direct inguinal hernia
  2. B)Femoral herniaGABARITO
  3. C)Hydrocele
  4. D)Sports hernia
  5. E)Indirect inguinal hernia

Explicação

Femoral hernias pass through the femoral canal inferior to the inguinal ligament and are more common in middle aged and older women with a high risk of incarceration. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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