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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Hernia > Hernia, Abdominal > Hernia, Femoral

Preferred term

Hernia, Femoral  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Femoral Hernia
  • Femoral Hernias
  • Hernias, Femoral

Scope note

  • A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the FEMORAL VEIN and FEMORAL ARTERY. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL.

History note

  • 80; was FEMORAL HERNIA 1963-79

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006550

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