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An unusual finding in the inguinal canal of a 26-week pregnant patient

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Inguinal herniae are a common pathology found in both paediatric and adult populations. The presence of bowel in the hernia sac is anticipated; however, occasionally other structures may be found within the sac. We describe a case of a leiomyoma that had undergone red degeneration in the inguinal canal of a 26-week pregnant female. With this case report, we hope to expand the diagnostic paradigm in the setting of a painful swelling in the inguinal canal of a pregnant female.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland

    E. G. Kelly, M. Babiker, B. Meshkat & P. Keeling

  2. Department of Pathology, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland

    C. Beggan & E. Leen

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Kelly, E.G., Babiker, M., Meshkat, B. et al. An unusual finding in the inguinal canal of a 26-week pregnant patient. Hernia 17, 537–540 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-012-0958-6

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