Journal of Current Surgery, ISSN 1927-1298 print, 1927-1301 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 8, Number 3-4, November 2018, pages 38-40

A Mesothelial Cyst Presenting as Inguinal Mass: Two Case Reports and Literature Review

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Computed tomography (CT) shows a cystic mass (3.6 × 5.6 cm) at left inguinal region (previous size: 3.6 × 5.1 cm).
Figure 2.
Figure 2. The extracted tumor is covered with adipose tissue, thin membranous capsule, and serous fluid collection.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Cyst wall lined with a single layer of flat epithelium consisted of mesothelial origin (H&E stain, × 200).

Table

Table 1. : Literature Data of Mesothelial Cyst in Groin
 
Authors (year)Sex/ageMisdiagnosisLocationSize(cm)ReducibilityHernia sac
M: male; F: female.
Aarabi et al (2010) [9]M/10Inguinal massSpermatic cord6.5 × 1.8YesYes
Kim et al (2010) [10]F/76Mimicking a metastasisRound ligament21 × 10NoNo
Vaos et al (2009) [11]M/2Undescended testisSpermatic cord1.5 × 1.0NoNo
Ryley et al (2004) [2]F/31Inguinal herniaRound ligament4.8 × 2.3NoN0