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Case Reports
. 2006 Jun-Jul;27(6-7):262-4.

Abscess and cecum carcinoma in inguinal hernia: case report

G Benfatto  1 , G Catania, L Tenaglia, E Lo Menzo, D Centoze, A Jiryis, F Mugavero, A Giovinetto
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  • PMID: 17062196
Case Reports

Abscess and cecum carcinoma in inguinal hernia: case report

G Benfatto et al. G Chir. 2006 Jun-Jul.

Abstract

Cecal adenocarcinoma within an inguinal hernial sac is an uncommon clinical condition. A primary adenocarcinoma of the cecum in a right sided inguinal hernia is presented and discussed. This case represents one of the unexpected findings in a hernia sac and also very rare septic evolution. This particular condition is a main dignostic and therapeutic challenge.

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