Groin swelling is one of the commonest problem in general surgical practice. A groin swelling is always considered to be synonymous with a hernia. However this does not always hold true. there are a variety of other causes which present as an groin swelling.Awareness of the diferential diagnosis is therefore essential for aproper diagnosis thus preventing mismanagement. The presentation gives abroad outline of the various conditions depending upon the various areas of the groin from which the swelling arises.
3. DD of inguinal swellings
Inguinal hernia
Lymph nodes
Encysted hydrocele of the cord
Undescended testis
4. DD of inguinoscrotal swellings
Inguinal hernia
Hydrocele: encysted hydrocele of the
cord,infantile hydrocele,hydrocele of the
hernial sac.
Spermatic cord: varicocele,funiculitis,lyph
varix,diffuse lipoma of the
cord,haematoma of the cord.
Testis: undescended,ectopic testis.