Giant lipoma of the spermatic cord

Am J Surg. 2009 Nov;198(5):e54-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.02.013.

Abstract

The authors present a case of a huge right inguinal bulge that was referred as a right inguinal hernia. At surgery, it was confirmed to be a giant lipoma of the spermatic cord. A description of the case, pictures of clinical appearance and operative specimen, and a short literature review are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery
  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Inguinal Canal
  • Lipoma / diagnosis*
  • Lipoma / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spermatic Cord*