[An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the GROIN region. It can be classified by the location of herniation. Indirect inguinal hernias occur through the internal inguinal ring. Direct inguinal hernias occur through defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL (transversalis fascia) in Hesselbach's triangle. The former type is commonly seen in children and young adults; the latter in adults.(MSH)]
UMLS (ICPC) C0019294E. Inguinal hernia;
Basq. HERNIA INGINALA;
Da. Lyskebrok inguinalhernie;
Du. Hernia inguinalis;
Finn. NIVUSTYRA;
Fr. Hernie inguinale;
G. Leistenbruch/Inguinalhernie;
Heb. beka mifsaati axer;
Hung. lagyekserv;
It. Ernia inguinale;
Norw. LYSKEBROKK/INGUINAL HERNIE;
Port.Eu. Hernia inguinal;
Sp. Hernia inguinal;
Sw. LJUMSKBRACK - Disease or Syndrome
- Anatomical Abnormality
Relation/PAR: Body System, Gastrointestinal; hernia; Diagnosis/Diseases Component;