An Important Mimic of Inguinal Hernia

作者:Valeshabad Ali Kord; Walsh Anne; Lloyd Granville L*
来源:Urology, 2016, 97: E11-E11.
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2016.08.001

摘要

Spermatic cord malignancy is a rare and challenging diagnosis, often misdiagnosed as an inguinal hernia or cord lipoma. In these images, we show a 61-year-old male for whom laparoscopic repair of clinically diagnosed hernia was attempted. Laparoscopy revealed closed internal ring without hernia. Imaging showed large paratesticular mass; radical inguinal excision of testicle, cord, and mass was performed. Pathology showed mixed low-grade and high-grade sarcoma. Liposarcoma should be considered in cases of unusual inguinal mass; appropriate imaging can guide surgical approach and optimize outcomes. Published by Elsevier Inc.

  • 出版日期2016-11