Inguinal Lipoblastoma Masquerading as Obstructed Omentocele in a Girl

Abstract

Lipoblastoma in the inguinal regional is a rare occurrence in children and can present as a surgical surprise during pediatric herniotomies. Irreducible inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical problems dealt by pediatric surgery residents in emergency. We report a case of inguinal lipoblastoma presenting as irreducible groin swelling. Complete excision of the mass was done with no recurrence till date.

Keywords

• inguinal swelling
• irreducible hernia
• obstructed hernia