A challenging hernia: primary venous aneurysm of the proximal saphenous vein

Introduction Primary venous aneurysm is a rare, but essential consideration in the differential diagnosis of an inguinal and femoral hernia. Methods We report a case of a 43-year-old man who was referred for evaluation and treatment of a femoral hernia. Results The patient presented with a 3-month h...

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Published inHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 111 - 113
Main Authors Tschuor, Ch, Dindo, D., Clavien, P.-A., Hahnloser, D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Paris Springer-Verlag 01.02.2013
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Abdominal Surgery
Adult
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - surgery
Case Report
Diagnosis, Differential
Hernia, Femoral - diagnosis
Hernia, Inguinal - diagnosis
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Saphenous Vein
Hernia
Saphenous vein
Primary venous aneurysm
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Summary:Introduction Primary venous aneurysm is a rare, but essential consideration in the differential diagnosis of an inguinal and femoral hernia. Methods We report a case of a 43-year-old man who was referred for evaluation and treatment of a femoral hernia. Results The patient presented with a 3-month history of an asymptomatic tumor on his right upper inner thigh. Physical examination noted a non-tender, non-indurated tumor. Conclusion Surgical exploration demonstrated a primary venous aneurysm of the proximal saphenous vein.
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ISSN:1265-4906
1248-9204
DOI:10.1007/s10029-012-0905-6