Dermoid Cyst of Inguinal Region in Pediatric Patient

Dermoid cyst in the inguinal region is a rare case and it mimics encysted hydrocele in the inguinal region. A dermoid cyst of inguinal region is a rare cause of groin swelling, with 9 cases reported to date. In pediatric patients only one case was reported till date.

We present the case of a 6 year old boy with complaints of right sided inguinal swelling for 6 months. Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of dermoid cyst.