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Not just another hernia: a rare case of groin hibernoma

Hibernoma is a rare, benign tumor originating from brown fat, often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to liposarcoma. We present a case of a 29-year-old male with a painless, progressively enlarging mass in the right groin. Clinical and radiological evaluation suggested a lipomatous tumor. Complete surgical excision was performed, and histopathology confirmed a diagnosis of a hibernoma. This report emphasizes the importance of considering hibernoma in the differential diagnosis of groin masses and the pivotal role of histopathology in reaching a definitive diagnosis.