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. 2014;5(4):180-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.01.007. Epub 2014 Feb 15.

Direct inguinal hernia containing bladder carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Anastasios Katsourakis  1 , George Noussios  2 , Christos Svoronos  1 , Michael Alatsakis  1 , Efthimios Chatzitheoklitos  1
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Direct inguinal hernia containing bladder carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature

Anastasios Katsourakis et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2014.

Abstract

Introduction: Inguinal hernia containing bladder carcinoma is a very rare occurrence.

Presentation of case: We report a case of a male patient who presented with a left groin hernia containing an irregular mass. The hernia was repaired without the use of mesh and a partial cystectomy was done.

Discussion: Only 1-3% of all inguinal hernias involve the bladder, with very few reports containing a carcinoma.

Conclusion: Treatment consists of removing the tumor and repairing the hernia.

Keywords: Bladder carcinoma; Inguinal hernia.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
Preoperative CT left groin hernia with an irregular mass content which grows from the urinary bladder.
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Fig. 2
Direct inguinal hernia containing part of the urinary bladder.
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Fig. 3
Tumor of the urinary bladder wall 8 cm × 5 cm × 5 cm.
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Fig. 4
Papillary urothelial carcinoma with invasion of 1/3 of muscularis mucosa (T2a).
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