Detection of a myxofibrosarcoma during surgery for inguinal hernia
Fonnes, S.; Donatsky, A.M.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 177(42): V05150387
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 26471173 Document Number: 684381
Myxofibrosarcoma is a sarcoma commonly seen in the extremities of elderly patients. We present a case of a 66-year-old man planned for surgery for inguinal hernia based on a physical examination and ultrasonography. However, no inguinal hernia was found during surgery. Instead, a myxofibrosarcoma was found in the inguinal canal. Myxofibrosarcoma located in the groin has only been reported a few times in the literature. It is discussed how to differentiate between hernia and other pathology in the groin.