title: [Diagnosis of non-hernia groin masses].
abstract: Hernia is the most frequent etiology of a groin mass except in 1 or 2% of cases. Seven cases of atypical groin masses were reported. The different etiologies of the masses were reminded, with useful investigative procedures. A precise history and a detailed physical examination are necessary to determine the most valuable exam in each patient.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie (Pr P. Tschantz), hôpital des Cadolles, Neuchâtel, Suisse.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Della Santa
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Groebli
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography