Glimpses on Rare Cases of Thigh Swellings – A Case Series

Abstract

Swelling in the thigh is one of the commonly presenting condition in surgical OPD which draws curiosity among surgeons about the exact pathology and their management. These long standing swellings are mostly soft tissue tumors which are usually painless but draws attention due to their increasing size and cosmetic disfigurement. We are presenting six unusual cases of thigh swellings which are pathologically rare including Giant Baker’s cyst, Hydatid cyst and Schwannoma of thigh. One patient with secondary metastatic inguinal lymph nodes from malignant melanoma was referred to cancer institute for further management. All other patients were evaluated and surgically managed by excision and biopsy. There were no post-operative complications during 3 months follow-up period.