title: Femoral hernia in children.
abstract: Femoral hernia is rare in children. Unfamiliarity with the occurrence of this condition may lead to incorrect diagnosis and delayed treatment. This mistake can be obviated by careful clinical examination.
authors.affiliation: Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, Essex.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nayeem
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male