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A Rare Cause of Inguinal Mass: Round Ligament Cyst

Mani Habibi1, Mehmet Kazak2, Hatice Arioz Habibi3

  • 1Alaaddn Keykubat University, Alanya Training and Research Hospital General Surgery.

Polski Przeglad Chirurgiczny
|July 18, 2018
PubMed

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Round ligament mesothelial cysts are a rare cause of inguinal masses, often mistaken for inguinal hernias. This study highlights two cases diagnosed with these cysts, emphasizing imaging and surgical findings.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Gynecologic Oncology

Background:

  • Round ligament mesothelial cysts are uncommon causes of inguinal masses.
  • They are frequently misdiagnosed preoperatively as inguinal hernias.
  • Diagnosis often occurs incidentally during surgical exploration for suspected hernia.

Observation:

  • This study presents two cases of patients with inguinal region masses.
  • Both patients presented with palpable masses and underwent diagnostic imaging.
  • Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized to characterize the masses.

Findings:

  • The two cases were diagnosed with round ligament mesothelial cysts.
  • Imaging findings suggestive of the cyst are detailed.
  • Intraoperative images further confirmed the diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of round ligament mesothelial cysts can improve preoperative diagnosis.
  • Distinguishing these cysts from inguinal hernias is crucial for appropriate surgical planning.
  • This case series contributes to the understanding of rare inguinal masses.

Keywords:
CystsInguinal heriaRound Ligament

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