%0 Case Reports
%T Beyond the Norm: Unveiling a Dermoid Cyst in an Inguinal Hernia Case.
%A Ba-Shammakh SA
%A Almaletti M
%A Aqel BA
%J Cureus
%V 15
%N 8
%D 2023 Aug
%M 37727175
暂无%R 10.7759/cureus.43736
%X This case report focuses on a rare presentation of a dermoid cyst within an inguinal hernia in a 15-year-old male patient. The patient presented with a four-day history of a persistent, non-reducible, physical exertion-related bulge in the left groin area, which improved upon lying supine. Ultrasound investigations revealed a complex cystic structure resembling a dermoid cyst within a left direct inguinal hernia. Post-operative histopathology confirmed the dermoid cyst with no signs of malignancy. This case emphasizes the need for a high degree of suspicion when dealing with inguinal swellings, as rare entities like epidermal cysts may mimic more common conditions like inguinal hernias.