A Rare Case of Round Ligament Leiomyoma: An Inguinal Mass

Abstract

Tumours of round ligament of uterus are rare. Leiomyoma of the round ligament can present as inguinal swelling mimicking an incarcerated/ irreducible hernia / inguinal secondaries / lymph node. It arises from smooth muscle of round ligament. It can be diagnosed preoperatively by CT scan or following exploration. Surgery is the treatment of choice for this condition.

Keywords

• round ligament
• leiomyoma
• inguinal swelling