title: Synovial cyst of the hip: an unusual cause of an inguinal mass.
abstract: A palpable groin mass is a common surgical problem. The authors describe the case of a 58-year-old man who had a painless right groin mass. Initial clinical evaluation suggested a femoral hernia. Subsequent radiologic evaluation revealed a synovial cyst of the hip. Awareness of this anomaly will aid early diagnosis and influence treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Forster
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Connell
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Scudamore
mesh_terms: D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*