Femoral hernia Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 65-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention for the past 12 hours. She has had vague abdominal pain for the past few months but did not seek medical care. Past medical history is significant for type 2 diabetes mellitus, managed with metformin. BMI is 35 kg/m2. Temperature is 38.4°C (101°F), pulse is 89/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. Physical examination shows moderate abdominal distension. There is a 3 cm erythematous and tender palpable mass in the right groin below the inguinal ligament and lateral to the pubic tubercle. The mass is tympanitic to percussion and cannot be reduced. CT scan of the abdomen shows evidence of small bowel obstruction. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition?
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