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An Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Initially Misdiagnosed as a Spermatic Cord Hydrocele: An Educational Case Report.
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Abstract
Spermatic cord hydrocele and inguinal hernia are both common causes of groin swelling in adult males, but their coexistence is rare and may lead to diagnostic challenges. A 59-year-old man previously diagnosed with right spermatic cord hydrocele on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) presented with new-onset right groin pain and swelling. The initial evaluation suggested worsening of the spermatic cord hydrocele symptoms. However, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) revealed an incarcerated right inguinal hernia containing bowel and adipose tissue. Manual reduction was successful, and subsequent imaging confirmed resolution. MRI also showed a 10-mm mass consistent with a spermatic cord structure. Elective laparoscopic hernia repair (transabdominal preperitoneal approach (TAPP)) identified a right external inguinal hernia, and a multilocular hydrocele was also found adjacent to the hernia orifice, and the hydrocele was treated with suction and cauterization. This case highlights the importance of reassessing initial diagnoses when new symptoms arise. A variety of imaging approaches are necessary to differentiate between overlapping groin lesions accurately. Clinicians should consider the possibility of a secondary pathology, such as a hernia, when managing a previously diagnosed spermatic cord hydrocele with symptom progression.
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