You examine a patient with swelling in her femoral triangle. She also has varicose veins. Of the following choices, which is the most likely cause of the swelling?

A) aneurysm of the femoral artery
B) saphenous varix
C) femoral nerve neuroma
D) indirect inguinal hernia
E) bursitis
Ans: B


Ans: B

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