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herniaProtrusion of part of an internal organ through a weakness in the surrounding muscular wall, usually in the groin. The appearance is that of a rounded soft lump or swelling. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A birth defect or weakness of the abdominal wall may resemble into an inguinal hernia in newborns and children. Other risk factors include inguinal hernia during childhood and a personal history of mumps orchitis. An indirect inguinal hernia a inguinal hernia which results from the failure of embryonic closure of the internal inguinal ring after the testicle has passed through it. |
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