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Inguinal Lipoblastoma Masquerading as Obstructed Omentocele in a Girl
Avilash Sahu1, Manita Tamang1, Bikasha Bihary Tripathy1
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Insights
Inguinal lipoblastoma, a rare childhood tumor, can mimic an irreducible inguinal hernia. Complete surgical removal of this benign fatty tumor is curative, with no recurrence observed in this case.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Lipoblastoma is a rare, benign tumor of immature fat cells, predominantly affecting infants and children.
- Inguinal presentation is uncommon, often posing a diagnostic challenge, particularly when mimicking an irreducible inguinal hernia.
- Irreducible inguinal hernias are frequent emergencies in pediatric surgery.
Abstract:
Lipoblastoma in the inguinal regional is a rare occurrence in children and can present as a surgical surprise during pediatric herniotomies. Irreducible inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical problems dealt by pediatric surgery residents in emergency. We report a case of inguinal lipoblastoma presenting as irreducible groin swelling. Complete excision of the mass was done with no recurrence till date.
