Mesothelial Cyst Masquerading as Hydrocele of the Cord in a Male Child: Case Report
Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery,
Page 16-19
Abstract
Benign mesothelial cyst is commonly found in adults involving the pleura. However, in children it may be rarely localized in the inguinal region. We encountered a 2-year-old male who presented with inguinal swelling, which turned out to be mesothelial cyst.
Keywords:
- Child
- groin
- inguinal hernia
- mesothelioma
- mesothelial cyst
How to Cite
Saghir, A., Liaqat, N., Sohail, F., Ansari, F., Najam, M., & Zafar, N. (2022). Mesothelial Cyst Masquerading as Hydrocele of the Cord in a Male Child: Case Report. Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery, 13(4), 16-19. Retrieved from https://journalajcrs.com/index.php/AJCRS/article/view/30384
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Iwanaka T, Nakanishi H, Tsuchida Y, Oka T, Honna T, Shimizu K. Familial multiple mesothelial cysts of the spleen. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 1995;30(12):1743-5.
Aarabi S, Drugas G, Avansino JR. Mesothelial cyst presenting as an irreducible inguinal mass. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010;45(6):e19-21.
Vaos G, Zavras N, Velaoras K, Ereikat K. Muesothelial cyst of the spermatic cord as a cause of acquired cryptorchidism. Hernia: The Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery. 2009;13(4):439-41.
Mishra BN, Padhy S, Pahi PP, Joshi RK. Mesothelial cyst in inguinal hernial sac in a male child: A case report. 2020. 2020;8(1):3 %J International Surgery Journal.
Hutson JM, Nation T, Balic A, Southwell BR. The role of the gubernaculum in the descent and undescent of the testis. Ther Adv Urol. 2009;1(2):115-21.
Manatakis DK, Stamos N, Agalianos C, Vamvakas P, Kordelas A, Davides D. Mesothelial cyst of the round ligament misdiagnosed as irreducible inguinal hernia. Case Rep Surg. 2013;2013: 408078.
Cai Z, Xie Q, Wang X, Guo B, Wang X, Wang K. [Nodular histiocytic/mesothelial hyperplasia: A clinicopathologic analysis of 7 cases]. Zhonghua bing li xue za zhi = Chinese Journal of Pathology. 2014;43(4): 256-9.
Terry NE, Fowler CL. Benign cystic mesothelioma in a child. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2009;44(5):e9-e11.
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