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  • Title: Abscess and cecum carcinoma in inguinal hernia: case report.
    Author: Benfatto G, Catania G, Tenaglia L, Lo Menzo E, Centoze D, Jiryis A, Mugavero F, Giovinetto A.
    Journal: G Chir; 2006; 27(6-7):262-4. PubMed ID: 17062196.
    Abstract:
    Cecal adenocarcinoma within an inguinal hernial sac is an uncommon clinical condition. A primary adenocarcinoma of the cecum in a right sided inguinal hernia is presented and discussed. This case represents one of the unexpected findings in a hernia sac and also very rare septic evolution. This particular condition is a main dignostic and therapeutic challenge.
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