Li F, Tian R, Yin C, Dai X, Wang H, Xu N, Guo K. Liposarcoma of the spermatic cord mimicking a left inguinal hernia: a case report and literature review.
World J Surg Oncol 2013;
11:18. [PMID:
23351168 PMCID:
PMC3585812 DOI:
10.1186/1477-7819-11-18]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2012] [Accepted: 01/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Liposarcoma of the spermatic cord (LSC) is a rare condition characterized by a painless inguinal or scrotal mass. To our knowledge, only about 200 cases have been previously reported in the literature. These tumors are often mistaken for common scrotal swellings, such as hydroceles and hernias. We present a LSC case in which a definitive diagnosis was obtained upon histological examination. We also provide a literature review of other cases that have been reported.
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