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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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The diagnosis of inguinal hernia is based on clinical examination and symptoms.
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**To describe the most efficient/sensitive/specific test that is utilized for diagnosis of [disease name].
**To describe the gold standard test for the diagnosis of [disease name].
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== Diagnostic Study of Choice ==
== Diagnostic Study of Choice ==
=== Gold standard/Study of choice: ===
The diagnosis of inguinal hernia is based on clinical examination and symptoms.
*Among patients who present with clinical signs of inguinal hernia, the transillumination test is the most efficient test for differentiating hernia from hydrocele.


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]

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The diagnosis of inguinal hernia is based on clinical examination and symptoms.

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