Preferred Label : femoral hernia;
Definition : A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral
vein and femoral artery. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably
when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the
abdominal wall. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0019288;
Origin ID : RID4930;
UMLS CUI : C0019288;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the femoral
vein and femoral artery. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably
when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the
abdominal wall. [MeSH]