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Perforated sigmoid colon cancer presenting as an incarcerated inguinal hernia: A case report

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Highlights • Colorectal cancer can infrequently present as inguinal hernia.• Perforated colorectal cancer only rarely presents as incarcerated inguinal hernia, like our case.• When presenting with perforation, colorectal cancer tends… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Colorectal cancer can infrequently present as inguinal hernia.• Perforated colorectal cancer only rarely presents as incarcerated inguinal hernia, like our case.• When presenting with perforation, colorectal cancer tends to have a worse prognosis.• When encountered during hernia surgery, surgeons should attempt oncologic resection.

Keywords: hernia; colorectal cancer; case; incarcerated inguinal; cancer; inguinal hernia

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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