title: Ganglion of the hip joint--we present a logical approach to the exploration of a mass in the femoral triangle.
abstract: Hip joint ganglion is a rare cause of a mass in the femoral triangle. Our patient presented with a swelling in the groin and a history of femoral hernia repair 5 years previously. Pre-operative assessment with ultrasound suggested a possible femoral artery aneurysm. We propose that safe exploration of a mass closely related to the femoral vessels must include vascular control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hants.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Barker
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000601:surgery; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography