Sonographic Evaluation of Inguinal Lesions

• Published in: Clinical imaging Vol. 40; no. 5; pp. 949 - 955
• Main Authors: Park, Hwi Ryong, Park, Sung Bin, Eun, Sun Lee, Park, Hyun Jeong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.09.2016; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Abdomen; Abnormalities; Cysts; Diagnosis; Diagnosis, Differential; Enlargement; Femoral hernia; Groin; Hernia, Inguinal - diagnosis; Hernia, Inguinal - diagnostic imaging; Hernias; Humans; Imaging; Imprisonment; Inguinal canal; Inguinal hernia; Lesions; Ligaments; Lymph; Lymphatic system; Medical services; Mortality; Patients; Predictive Value of Tests; Radiology; Strangulation; Tumors; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; Veins & arteries; United States > US; Hernia; Inguinal Canal; Inguinal; Femoral; Groin; Ultrasonography; Femoral hernia; Inguinal hernia; Inguinal canal
• ISSN: 0899-7071; 1873-4499
• DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2016.04.017

Abstract Abnormalities in the inguinal region are varied. The most common abnormality in the inguinal region is the hernia: direct or indirect inguinal hernia and femoral hernia. There are many hernia-mimicking lesions, such as spermatic cord hydrocele, undescended testis, hematoma, inflammation, abscess, benign or malignant tumors, metastatic or benign lymph node enlargement, round ligament varicosities or mesothelial cyst, and herniated ovary. Ultrasonography is currently the primary imaging modality used in assessing inguinal lesions and helpful for the differential diagnosis of a broad spectrum of these diseases. Familiarity with clinical setting and certain ultrasonography details will facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment.