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Epigastric hernia
A hernia through a defect in the linea alba above the umbilicus. A hernia refers to a condition where an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the upper middle part of the abdominal wall. This hernia can manifest as a noticeable bump in the central upper abdomen, specifically located between the base…
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Encysted hernia
A scrotal protrusion that, enveloped in its own sac, passes into the tunica vaginalis.
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Diverticular hernia
The protrusion of an intestinal congenital diverticulum.
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Crural hernia
A hernia that protrudes behind the femoral sheath.
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Congenital hernia
A hernia existing from birth.
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Concealed hernia
A hernia that is not easily palpated.
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Complete hernia
A hernia in which the sac and its contents have passed through the aperture.
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Bladder hernia
The protrusion of the bladder or part of the bladder through a normal or abnormal orifice.
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Acquired hernia
A hernia that develops any time after birth in contrast to one that is present at birth (congenital hernia).
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Unilateral hermaphroditism
Hermaphroditism in which an ovary and a testis or an ovotestis is present on one side and either an ovary or a testis is present on the other side.
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