Inflammatory pseudotumour post - hernia repair: An unusual cause of a right groin mass

Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumors (IPTs) are rare benign lesions resulting from unregulated growth of inflammatory cells and can be found in different anatomical locations. They are most commonly reported in the lungs or head-and-neck region, and less commonly in the genitourinary system. We report a case of an 85-year-old male with a history of hernia mesh repair presenting with a right groin mass. Radiological investigations revealed a solid inguinal mass without intrascrotal extension. The mass was excised en bloc, and postoperative histopathological examination revealed an IPT.