Dolor inguinal

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Dolor inguinal

Definición:

Es la molestia que se presenta en el área donde termina el abdomen y comienzan las piernas. Este artículo se enfoca en el dolor inguinal en los hombres.

Nombres alternativos:

Dolor en la ingle; Dolor en la parte inferior del abdomen; Dolor en los genitales (dolor genital); Dolor perineal

Consideraciones generales:

En los hombres, los términos "ingle" y "testículos" se utilizan algunas veces indistintamente, pero lo que causa dolor en una de estas áreas no necesariamente hará lo mismo en la otra.

Causas comunes:

Las causas comunes de dolor inguinal en los hombres abarcan:

Referencias:

Ferri FF. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2007: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2007.

Wein AJ. Campbell-Walsh Urology . 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

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