A rare inguinal mass: leiomyoma of round ligament of uterus

Harin R. R.; Balaji Singh K K; Mohanapriya T.; Mahin Nallasivam R. R.

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162765

A rare inguinal mass: leiomyoma of round ligament of uterus

Authors

Harin R. R. Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Balaji Singh K K Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mohanapriya T. Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mahin Nallasivam R. R. Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162765

Keywords:

Round ligament, Leiomyoma, Inguinal hernia

Abstract

Smooth muscle tumours of the round ligament of the uterus are rare and can mimic an inguinal hernia. Preoperative diagnosis can be established by imaging of the abdomen or an exploration of the inguinal canal. Surgical excision is the curative treatment.

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Published

2016-12-09

How to Cite

R. R., H., K, B. S. K., T., M., & R. R., M. N. (2016). A rare inguinal mass: leiomyoma of round ligament of uterus. International Surgery Journal, 3(3), 1644–1645. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162765