Inguinal cord cysts

Inguinal cord cysts are found in less than 1% of inguinal hernia dissections. They are benign masses anatomically distinct from scrotal hydroceles that frequently mimic incarcerations or may have unusual tissue components; therefore it is recommended that they be removed when encountered to prevent...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery 2002-04, Vol.6 (1), p.33-35
Hauptverfasser:	WELCH, B, BARTON, T. K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Cysts - epidemiology Cysts - pathology Cysts - surgery Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Hernia, Inguinal - epidemiology Hernia, Inguinal - pathology Hernia, Inguinal - surgery Humans Inguinal Canal - pathology Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	Inguinal cord cysts are found in less than 1% of inguinal hernia dissections. They are benign masses anatomically distinct from scrotal hydroceles that frequently mimic incarcerations or may have unusual tissue components; therefore it is recommended that they be removed when encountered to prevent future symptoms. Five cases of male inguinal cord cysts treated by the same surgeon are reviewed.
ISSN:	1265-4906 1248-9204
DOI:	10.1007/s10029-002-0044-6