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CT scan depicting the left and right iliac fossa mass of the patient.
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A 65-year-old white male complaining of mild abdominal discomfort and nonspecific abdominal pain, as well as a swelling in his left inguinal area, underwent an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan (Figure 1).
CT scan showing the left inguinal mass.
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A large mass in his left iliac fossa measuring 11 x 10.5 x 9 cm and another one in his right iliac fossa measuring 4.3 cm were revealed, as well as another solid and individual mass measuring 6 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm in his left inguinal area (Figure 2).
Surgical specimen which includes the right and left iliac fossa masses.
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It has to be mentioned that the left iliac fossa mass had a separate satellite 4 cm stalk (Figure 3).