Femoral hernia

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right inguinal region swelling with pain.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Herniation of peritoneal fat along with a rim of fluid located medial to the right common femoral vein. It is caudal to the inferior epigastric vessels level.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound findings of the right femoral hernia which was treated surgically.

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