Question 340 · LEK · Femoral hernia
A 64-year-old female presents at the Emergency Department due to sudden pain in her right groin, which appeared after lifting heavy groceries. On physical examination, a painful, hard lump below the inguinal ligament is found, which cannot be reduced into the abdominal cavity. In this clinical situation, what should be suspected?
- A. inguinal lymphadenopathy. 116 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- B. inguinal abscess.
- C. strangulated direct inguinal hernia.
- D. strangulated indirect inguinal hernia.
- E. strangulated femoral hernia.
Hint
Note the position of the lump relative to the inguinal ligament, and the patient's sex and age.
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