Inguinal hernia Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 40-year-old comes to the office for the evaluation of an abdominal lump. The patient also reports intermittent pain in the upper abdomen that gets worse when they lift heavy weights at the gym. The rest of the review of systems is unremarkable. Past medical history is noncontributory. BMI is 35 kg/m2. Vitals are within normal limits. Physical examination shows a 2 cm midline bulge between the umbilicus and xiphoid process. The bulge is erythematous, tender to palpation, and increases in size when the patient is asked to cough. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition?

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