Ganglion of the groin in a child: an unusual cause of soft-tissue swelling of the groin

Pediatr Surg Int. 2005 Mar;21(3):227-9. doi: 10.1007/s00383-004-1326-0. Epub 2004 Dec 9.

Abstract

A case of groin ganglion with asymptomatic compression of the femoral vein is described. A 2-year-old girl was referred because of a symptomless groin mass. A mass was palpable in the right femoral triangle. Computed tomography and ultrasonography revealed a cystic lesion compressing the femoral vein ventrally. Prompt surgical removal of the cystic lesion was done without complications. Histopathological examination showed a benign structure similar to that of a ganglion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Connective Tissue / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Edema / diagnosis
  • Edema / etiology*
  • Edema / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Ganglion Cysts / complications*
  • Ganglion Cysts / diagnosis
  • Ganglion Cysts / surgery
  • Groin / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography