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A patient complains of pathological lump, appearing in the right inguinal region on exercise. The lump is round-shaped, circa 4 cm in diameter, on palpation: soft elastic consistency, positions near the medial part of Pouparts ligament. The lump is situated inwards from the spermatic cord. What is the most probable preliminary diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Varicose veins of the right hip
  2. Lipoma of the right inguinal area
  3. Right-sided femoral hernia
  4. Right-sided direct inguinal hernia
  5. Right-sided oblique inguinal hernia
Correct answer

Right-sided direct inguinal hernia

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