An unusual finding in the inguinal canal of a 26-week pregnant patient.
Inguinal herniae are a common pathology found in both paediatric and adult populations. The presence of bowel in the hernia sac is anticipated; however, occasionally other structures may be found within the sac. We describe a case of a leiomyoma that had undergone red degeneration in the inguinal canal of a 26-week pregnant female. With this case report, we hope to expand the diagnostic paradigm in the setting of a painful swelling in the inguinal canal of a pregnant female.
Department of Surgery, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. endagkelly@gmail.com
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery