Ch Tschuor1, D Dindo, P-A Clavien, D Hahnloser. 1. Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Primary venous aneurysm is a rare, but essential consideration in the differential diagnosis of an inguinal and femoral hernia. METHODS: We report a case of a 43-year-old man who was referred for evaluation and treatment of a femoral hernia. RESULTS: The patient presented with a 3-month history of an asymptomatic tumor on his right upper inner thigh. Physical examination noted a non-tender, non-indurated tumor. CONCLUSION: Surgical exploration demonstrated a primary venous aneurysm of the proximal saphenous vein.
INTRODUCTION:Primary venous aneurysm is a rare, but essential consideration in the differential diagnosis of an inguinal and femoral hernia. METHODS: We report a case of a 43-year-old man who was referred for evaluation and treatment of a femoral hernia. RESULTS: The patient presented with a 3-month history of an asymptomatic tumor on his right upper inner thigh. Physical examination noted a non-tender, non-indurated tumor. CONCLUSION: Surgical exploration demonstrated a primary venous aneurysm of the proximal saphenous vein.
Authors: D L Gillespie; J L Villavicencio; C Gallagher; A Chang; J K Hamelink; L A Fiala; S D O'Donnell; M R Jackson; E Pikoulis; N M Rich Journal: J Vasc Surg Date: 1997-11 Impact factor: 4.268