FETAL INGUINOSCROTAL HERNIA - SONOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS AND OBSTETRIC MANAGEMENT

Fetal inguinal hernia is a rare antenatal diagnosis. We present the so nographic features and outcome of a fetus diagnosed at 36 weeks' gesta tion as having an (indirect) inguinoscrotal hernia. Sonographic criter ia for antenatal diagnosis are discussed within the context of differe ntial diagnoses raised by the presence of a perineal mass. Guidelines for obstetric management and counselling are suggested.