Diagnostic Problem

Abstract

SUBJECT: Female, age 51.

HISTORY: Pain for nine months of a sharp, gripping nature lasting a few seconds at a time and occurring several times per day. No relation to meals, etc.

ON EXAMINATION

A large mass in the right inguinal fossa was noticed by her General Practitioner on the evening of admission. Some tenderness and guarding was present. Patient was afebrile.

P.V.: Pelvis empty but lower pole of mass palpable high up on right side the mass having a soft consistency.

B.S.: Present.