A CASE OF FEMORAL HERNIA: ROLE OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS.

Abstract

Femoral hernia is a rare type of hernia with a high risk of complications, commonly seen in elderly women and often mistaken for other groin pathologies. Imaging, particularly
computed tomography (CT), plays a crucial role in detecting and differentiating femoral hernias from inguinal hernias and other groin conditions. Key CT imaging findings distinguishing femoral hernias from inguinal hernia are the location of the hernia sac lateral to the pubic tubercle and associated compression of the ipsilateral femoral vein. Additionally, CT can help detect complications of femoral hernias such as incarceration, bowel obstruction, or bowel ischemia, thereby guiding timely and effective management. The presented clinical case clearly illustrates the important role of CT in diagnosing this uncommon type of abdominal wall hernia.