T Kelesidis1. 1. Department of Medicine, Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02135, USA. Theodoros.Kelesidis@caritaschristi.org
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: A deep soft tissue smooth muscle tumour is a rare entity with few cases described in the literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Herein, we report a case of a smooth muscle tumour of the right inguinal area which presented as a painful mass. This case is unique because of the anatomic location of the tumour, which has not been reported before, and the clinical presentation of this tumour mimicked a hernia. CONCLUSION: Smooth muscle tumours in the inguinal area are an exceptionally rare occurrence, but clinicians should always consider less routine causes for a painful inguinal mass.
INTRODUCTION: A deep soft tissue smooth muscle tumour is a rare entity with few cases described in the literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Herein, we report a case of a smooth muscle tumour of the right inguinal area which presented as a painful mass. This case is unique because of the anatomic location of the tumour, which has not been reported before, and the clinical presentation of this tumour mimicked a hernia. CONCLUSION:Smooth muscle tumours in the inguinal area are an exceptionally rare occurrence, but clinicians should always consider less routine causes for a painful inguinal mass.