title: Fetal inguinoscrotal hernia: sonographic diagnosis and obstetric management.
abstract: Fetal inguinal hernia is a rare antenatal diagnosis. We present the sonographic features and outcome of a fetus diagnosed at 36 weeks' gestation as having an (indirect) inguinoscrotal hernia. Sonographic criteria for antenatal diagnosis are discussed within the context of differential diagnoses raised by the presence of a perineal mass. Guidelines for obstetric management and counselling are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Alan Bradfield Fetal Medicine Unit, Division of Women's and Children's Health, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kesby
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Beilby
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Petroni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012611:Scrotum; D014463:Ultrasonography