Malignant haemangiopericytomas of omentum presenting as left inguinal hernia: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemangiopericytomas (HPC) are vascular tumors and can be found at any place where vessels are present. These were previously known as 'extrapleural Solitary Fibrous Tumour'. These tumors may reoccur and metastasize after surgical excision. We present herein a HPC of the greater omentum, diagnosed as left inguinal hernia preoperatively.

Case presentation

A 61-year-old male, presented with a huge painless mass in his left inguinoscrotal region secondary to weigh-lifting associated with malaise and vague abdominal pain. A well-defined, non-tender, and firm mass was found at the left lower abdomen extending to the left inguinoscrotal region. Based on the examination, a diagnosis of indirect inguinal hernia was made. Abdominal ultrasound showed a heterogeneous, hyporef

SUBMITTER: Shahid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7846890 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature