Liposarcoma of the spermatic cord: A case report and review of the literature
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Abstract
Liposarcomas (LPS) are malignant tumours of mesodermal origin that can develop at any site where fatty tissue is present. Liposarcomas of the spermatic cord have been classified as part of the “paratesticular” tumours which mostly originate in the spermatic cord and are found anywhere along its course. They are rare, but well-described neoplasms which present as painless swellings, most often in the groin or scrotal areas. They mimic common surgical conditions, such as hydroceles, hernias or testicular tumours, thus attracting surgical and urologic interest as they are occasionally the culprit of misdiagnoses. We present the case of a liposarcoma of the spermatic cord mimicking inguinal hernia along with a brief review of the literature.
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Inguinal hernia liposarcoma orchiectomy paratesticular tumour spermatic cordPreview
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