Hernia, Femoral

**Definition:** A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the FEMORAL VEIN and FEMORAL ARTERY. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL.

**Tree numbers:** - C23.300.707.374.750

**Synonyms:** - Femoral Hernia