24. Groin Lump Flashcards by Kitty Eichner

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12 Differentials of a groin lump in order of prevalence?

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What questions should you ask about a groin lump itself to help you characterise it?

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What questions should you ask a patient with a groin lump whom you suspect has an inguinal hernia?

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What questions should you ask a patient with a groin lump whom you suspect has an underlying infective process or malignancy?

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What particular features of a groin lump should you characterise on palpation? (7)

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What further information will percussion and ausculatation of a groin lump tell you?

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Is there a simple bedside test that will help you to distinguish between a direct and indirect hernia?

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List the causes of inguinal lymphadenopathy.

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Define the following:
- Hernia?
- Fistula?
- Sinus?
- Stoma?

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What is the most common type of hernia in women?

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What is the difference between a reducible, irreducible, incarcerated, obstructed, and strangulated hernia?

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What are the contents of the inguinal triangle?
- 3 Layers of fascia?
- 3 Arteries?
- 3 Veins?
- 3 Nerves?
- 3 Other structures?

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What are the boundaries of Hesselbach’s triangle and what is its significance?

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What are the boundaries of the inguinal canal?

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