Groin hernia containing bladder diverticula Report of two cases and review of the literature.
Luciano Izzo 1, Federico Pugliese 1, Sara Izzo 1, Paolo Izzo 1
Affiliation
Article Info
1 Department of Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”, Policlinico “Umberto I”, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
Abstract
We report two cases of groin herniation of bladder diverticula with different clinical presentation and evolution; bladder diverticula are rarely involved in the pathogenesis of groin hernias. A differential diagnosis is to be made mainly with a common groin hernia. A correct anamnesis, a careful physical examination and a correct diagnostic pattern, including cystography, CT and US scans, are needed. Surgery is recommended when specific symptoms appear, or if an urothelial cancer grows within a diverticulum.
Keywords
- Diverticulum
- Groin hernia
- Uretheral cancer
