title: Pedunculated uterine fibroid simulating an incarcerated inguinal hernia in pregnancy.
abstract: A bulging 5 x 5 cm tender mass appearing intermittently in the left groin in association with vigorous physical activity between 20 and 24 weeks' gestation was thought clinically and ultrasonographically to represent an inguinal hernia. Surgery after acute continuous pain and concern for incarceration revealed a nonherniated pedunculated uterine fibroid.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine, NY 14642-8668.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sherer
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Edgar
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Pulli
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Scibetta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*