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Cureus
; 15(8): e43736, 2023 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37727175
ABSTRACT
This case report focuses on a rare presentation of a dermoid cyst within an inguinal hernia in a 15-year-old male patient. The patient presented with a four-day history of a persistent, non-reducible, physical exertion-related bulge in the left groin area, which improved upon lying supine. Ultrasound investigations revealed a complex cystic structure resembling a dermoid cyst within a left direct inguinal hernia. Post-operative histopathology confirmed the dermoid cyst with no signs of malignancy. This case emphasizes the need for a high degree of suspicion when dealing with inguinal swellings, as rare entities like epidermal cysts may mimic more common conditions like inguinal hernias.