Leiomyoma of round ligament mimicking an incarcerated inguinal hernia-report of a rare case.

Abstract

Inguinal hernia is a common condition and may contain small or large bowel, omentum or other tissues. Leiomyomas of a round ligament are a rare condition occurring predominantly in premenopausal women. Abdominal, inguinal and vulvar locations have been described. Rare situations have been reported in which leiomyomas resemble to an incarcerated inguinal hernia. We describe a rare case of a leiomyoma of a round ligament in a young Caucasian female mimicking an incarcerated inguinal hernia. The treatment was surgical and we were able to remove the leiomyoma of the round ligament successfully. Leiomyoma of the round ligament is a benign tumor. Surgeons should take into consideration this condition in terms of differential diagnosis of masses that mimic an inguinal hernia.