Unraveling a Hidden Mass: A 10‐Year Mystery of Groin Swelling Reveals an Unexpected Diagnosis of Neurofibroma

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alaa Tajeldeen Habeeb Abdallah, Zainab Hassan Nooreldayem, Rami Elsiddig Abdelkhalig, Elwasila Hamid, Nouh Saad Mohamed, Ayman Ahmed, E. A. El Siddig
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72246
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Abstract

This case presents the perplexing journey of a 70-year-old woman with a decade-long history of painless, gradually enlarging left-side groin swelling. Despite initial suspicion of a hernia, the surgical exploration uncovered an unexpected finding: a well-circumscribed oval mass. Histopathological analysis led to the final diagnosis of neurofibroma. This case sheds light on the importance of thorough investigation in puzzling presentations and provides valuable insights into the clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, investigations, and management of neurofibromas.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Soft tissue tumor case studies Soft tissue tumors and treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
3
Pages
e72246–e72246
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN