A right inguinoscrotal swelling: the importance of histological analysis

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Sep 7:2012:bcr2012006658. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006658.

Abstract

Myxofibrosarcoma of the spermatic cord is a rare condition. We present an unusual case of a 69-year-old gentleman who presented to the emergency department on two occasions with a right inguinoscrotal swelling. We will explore the diagnostic difficulties encountered and subsequent management. We will also highlight the importance of histological analysis when unexpected findings are encountered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fibrosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Fibrosarcoma / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / pathology
  • Humans
  • Inguinal Canal / pathology*
  • Male
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Spermatic Cord* / pathology