Question 5 (part 2) · LEK · Inguinal hernia
Which of the following statements are true about the clinical symptoms of hernias in adults:
1) inguinal hernias are typically asymptomatic and the main reason for presentation is a bulge in the inguinal region, but not pain;
2) bilateral inguinal hernias are not rare, but are typically of different size;
3) a scrotal hernia is one of the types of a direct inguinal hernia;
4) a femoral hernia protrudes inferiorly and laterally to the pubic tubercle;
5) on coughing a pressure exerted by hernia is felt on the tip of the palpating finger.
The correct answer is:
2) bilateral inguinal hernias are not rare, but are typically of different size;
3) a scrotal hernia is one of the types of a direct inguinal hernia;
4) a femoral hernia protrudes inferiorly and laterally to the pubic tubercle;
5) on coughing a pressure exerted by hernia is felt on the tip of the palpating finger.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4.
- B. all the above.
- C. 1,2,4,5.
- D. 2,3.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Recall which type of inguinal hernia follows the spermatic cord into the scrotum, and where a femoral hernia lies relative to the pubic tubercle.
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