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==Background== | |||
*1-2% of children have these | |||
**10% become incarcerated | **10% become incarcerated | ||
***70% of incarceration occurs | ***70% of incarceration occurs in infants (usually <6 mo) | ||
* | *Male:Female ration = 6:1 | ||
*21% of | *21% of female inguinal hernias contain an ovary! | ||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Parents usually report bulge in scrotum or groin that increases with crying | |||
*Lack of transillumination indicates [[Special:MyLanguage/incarcerated hernia|incarcerated hernia]] vs [[Special:MyLanguage/hydrocele|hydrocele]] (usually no change with crying) | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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==Evaluation== | |||
*Clinical diagnosis | |||
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Testicular ultrasound|Testicular ultrasound]] for confirmation | |||
==Management== | |||
*95% can be reduced without surgery using gentle firm continuous pressure, Trendelenberg, & analgesics | |||
*Surgery consult or follow up if cannot reduce. Ensure no obstruction. | |||
==Disposition== | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Abdominal | |||
[[Special:MyLanguage/Abdominal pain (peds)|Abdominal pain (peds)]] | |||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
[[Category:GI]] | [[Category:GI]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:11, 17 January 2026
This page is for pediatric patients. For adult patients, see: inguinal hernia
Background
- 1-2% of children have these
- 10% become incarcerated
- 70% of incarceration occurs in infants (usually <6 mo)
- 10% become incarcerated
- Male:Female ration = 6:1
- 21% of female inguinal hernias contain an ovary!
Clinical Features
- Parents usually report bulge in scrotum or groin that increases with crying
- Lack of transillumination indicates incarcerated hernia vs hydrocele (usually no change with crying)
Differential Diagnosis
Pediatric Abdominal Pain
0–3 Months Old
- Emergent
- Nonemergent
3 mo–3 y old
- Emergent
- Nonemergent
3 y old–adolescence
- Emergent
- Nonemergent
Testicular Diagnoses
- Scrotal cellulitis
- Epididymitis
- Fournier gangrene
- Hematocele
- Hydrocele
- Indirect inguinal hernia
- Inguinal lymph node (Lymphadenitis)
- Orchitis
- Scrotal abscess
- Spermatocele
- Tinea cruris
- Testicular rupture
- Testicular torsion
- Testicular trauma
- Testicular tumor
- Torsion of testicular appendage
- Varicocele
- Pyocele
- Testicular malignancy
- Scrotal wall hematoma
Evaluation
- Clinical diagnosis
- Testicular ultrasound for confirmation
Management
- 95% can be reduced without surgery using gentle firm continuous pressure, Trendelenberg, & analgesics
- Surgery consult or follow up if cannot reduce. Ensure no obstruction.