Al- Anbar Medical Journal

Cystic Hygroma of the Spermatic Cord: A Case Report

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Department of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq.

Abstract

   A lymphatic malformation is usually present at birth but can manifest at any age. The most common location sites are the neck (75%),  axilla (20%), While, one of the unusual sites is the scrotum. To avoid misdiagnosis of cystic swellings in the inguinoscrotal area, Cystic Hygroma should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
   We reported a case of a 3-years-old male child presented to the pediatric clinic surgery with a painless lump in the right inguinoscrotal area of 2-years duration. On the ultrasound imaging, there was a large inguinoscrotal cystic swelling containing clear fluid. The mass was excised under general anesthesia through an inguinal incision. Intra-operative macroscopic examination and the histopathological result of this mass disclosed it as a Cystic Hygroma located in the spermatic cord. After 6-months of follow up no recurrence were detected.

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Al- Anbar Medical Journal
Volume 16, Issue 1
June 2020
Page 21-23
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