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Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
Published on: April 4, 2011
Contents of the inguinal canal: identification by different imaging methods
Nelson Marcio Gomes Caserta1, Thiago José Penachim1, Ewandro Braz Contardi1
1Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Although the correct diagnosis of inguinal hernias can often be made by clinical examination, there are several situations in which imaging methods represent the best option for evaluating such hernias, their content, and the possible complications. In addition, bulging of the inguinal region is not always indicative of a hernia, because other lesions, including tumors, cysts, and hematomas, also affect the region. The objective of this pictorial essay is to demonstrate what can be identified within inguinal hernias. Differentiating the types of herniated structures is of absolute importance for planning the appropriate treatment.
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