{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Beyond the Norm: Unveiling a Dermoid Cyst in an Inguinal Hernia Case.
{Author}: Ba-Shammakh SA;Almaletti M;Aqel BA;
{Journal}: Cureus
{Volume}: 15
{Issue}: 8
{Year}: 2023 Aug
暂无{DOI}: 10.7759/cureus.43736
{Abstract}: 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.