Encysted hydrocele of the cord presenting as a groin swelling in an adult: a case report.

The hydrocele of the cord presents as a translucent swelling in the inguinal canal or scrotum, separately above the testis. It is more commonly seen in childhood and is rare in adults. It comprises of two varieties based on their communication with the peritoneal cavity. The encysted hydrocele of the cord does not communicate with the peritoneal cavity above or the tunica vaginalis below. The other variety known as the funicular hydrocele communicates with the peritoneal cavity above but does not communicate with the tunica vaginalis below. This case report presents the case of a 22 year old young male with an inguinal swelling. Clinical differential diagnoses were of inguinal lymphadenitis, encysted hydrocele of the cord and irreducible hernia. The aim of this report is to highlight the role of ultrasonogram in early diagnosis and surgical excision as mainstay of treatment.

A complication of coronary angiography: rare presentation of pseudo aneurysm with groin swelling.

Pseudo aneurysm (PSA) is one of the most common vascular complications of cardiac and peripheral angiographic procedures. In this case we had an old man presenting with a large hard immobile pseudo pulsatile, severe painful swelling in groin region post21 days of coronary angiography.