Round Ligament Varicosities mimicking inguinal herniae in pregnancy - a diagnostic dilemma
Abstract
Round ligament varicosities are rare surgical entities which can occur during pregnancy and mimic inguinal herniae. Correct diagnosis by clinical examination and ultrasonography can avoid an unnecessary surgical operation during pregnancy and its related complications.We present one case of 26 years pregnant lady reporting with bilateral round ligament varicosities.
RésuméLe ligament round des varicoses sont des entités chirurgicales rares qui peuvent se produire pendant la grossesse et peuvent imiter l'hernie inguinale. Un bon diagnostic à travers l'examen clinique et à l'aide de l'ultrasonographie peut éviter une opération chirurgicale pendant la grossesse aussi bien que les complications qui y sont liées. Nous présentons un cas d'une femme enceinte âgée de 26 ans qui s'est présentée avec le ligament round des varicoses bilatérales.
Key words: Round ligament, varicosities, inguinal hernia, pregnancy
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