Mass of the inguinal region (differential)

The differential diagnosis of a mass in the inguinal region includes:

• inguinal hernia
• femoral hernia
• hydrocele of the canal of Nuck
• spermatic cord hydrocele
• lymphadenopathy or necrotic lymph node
• aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm of the femoral artery
• iliopectineal bursa
• abscess
• hematoma
• lymphangioma
• epidermal inclusion cyst
• inguinal endometriosis
• varicosities of the round ligament
• mesothelial cysts of the round ligament
• undescended testis