Fascial hernia

Fascial hernias in the form of nodules appear in the skin where the deep and superficial veins meet going through the fascia, most frequently occurring on the lower extremities, becoming prominent when the underlying muscles contract.[1]:610

See also
  • Skin lesion

References
  1. James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.


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