title: Inguinal cord cysts.
abstract: Inguinal cord cysts are found in less than 1% of inguinal hernia dissections. They are benign masses anatomically distinct from scrotal hydroceles that frequently mimic incarcerations or may have unusual tissue components; therefore it is recommended that they be removed when encountered to prevent future symptoms. Five cases of male inguinal cord cysts treated by the same surgeon are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida 33707, USA. herniaregistry@mindspring.com
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Barton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003560:Cysts / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged