Inguinal Hernia vs. Lymphadenopathy
Inguinal Hernia vs. Lymphadenopathy Left picture: Due to the local clinical findings the diagnosis is a right inguinal hernia.
Right picture: Considering the pain and the inflammatory signs, an incarcerated inguinal hernia may be present. The location of the swelling along the groin fold without a continuation in the direction of the labium maius and its oval shape and fluctuation does not fit in with an incarcerated inguinal hernia. The diagnosis is a lymphadenopathy with abscess. Left picture: Toddler in whom the mother observed a painless and smooth swelling of the right groin.
Right picture: This female toddler was brought for consultation by her mother due to a painful
inguinal swelling on the right side with a distinct redness of the overlying skin.
Left picture: The overlying skin is non-irritant, and the swelling blends with the surroundings.
Right picture: Palpation of the oval and semispherical swelling is painful, and some fluctuation is
present.
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