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May 28, 2026Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery

Isolated Round Ligament Dermoid Cyst Mimicking an Inguinal Hernia through a False-positive Cough Impulse: A Case Report

Avinash Dodla Nithyamahashree Ramaswamy Dr.Aishwin Saravanakumar

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The case report aims to highlight the diagnostic challenges posed by a dermoid cyst mimicking an inguinal hernia.
Detailed clinical assessment of the patient
Imaging studies were performed to differentiate the cyst from an inguinal hernia
Evaluation of cough impulse in relation to physical examination findings
The patient exhibited a false-positive cough impulse
Imaging confirmed the diagnosis of an isolated round ligament dermoid cyst
Surgical intervention was performed successfully with resolution of symptoms

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Case report reveals a dermoid cyst mimicking inguinal hernia, suggesting careful diagnosis is essential.

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Dodla et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d208702fbce9130636e47 https://doi.org/10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1806

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