This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Special Problems , Subject name: Surgery
The hernia which often simulates a peptic ulcer is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Umbilical hernia, B. Fatty hernia of the linea alba, C. Inguinal hernia, D. Inguinal hernia
B: Fatty hernia of the linea alba
Answer: B: Fatty hernia of the linea alba 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Fatty hernia of the linea albaRef: Bailey 26/e p 963* Symptoms of Epigastric hernia mimics like Peptic gastric Ulcer (Pain after eating)* Always Endoscopy must be done before surgery for Epigastric hernia.