Unusual contents of a scrotal swelling.
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an uncommon tumour, usually arising from the appendix. It occasionally presents as a hernia, particularly in men. Here, the case of a 56-year-old male with pseudomyxoma peritonei presenting as a left inguinal hernia is presented, and a brief discussion of the literature on its diagnosis and management is given. The case highlights the importance of carefully evaluating patients with ascites and abdominal wall hernias.
Department of Surgery, Cwm Taf NHS Trust, LLantrisant, UK. garethmorrisstiff@hotmail.com
Gareth
G
Morris-Stiff
Gavin A
GA
Falk
Daniel
D
Joyce
Sricharan
S
Chalikonda
D001201:Ascites / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011553:Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery