Hydrocele of the Nuck canal

The process vaginalis in the inguinal canal forms the canal of Nuck, which is a homolog of the process vaginalis in women. Incomplete obliteration of the vaginal process causes an indirect inguinal hernia or hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, a very rare condition in women. A hydrocele of the Nuck cana...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2023-02, Vol.89, p.102502, Article 102502
Main Authors: Grah Franck, Lohourou, Jean Bertrand, Kpangni Ahua, Celestin, Bénié Adoubs, Ibrahim, Traoré, Ursula Constance, Bony, Abdoul Massandje, Traoré, Thierry, Tumameu, Narcisse, Kouadio Kouadio
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Language:English
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Canal of nuck
Hydrocele
Intraoperatively
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Summary:The process vaginalis in the inguinal canal forms the canal of Nuck, which is a homolog of the process vaginalis in women. Incomplete obliteration of the vaginal process causes an indirect inguinal hernia or hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, a very rare condition in women. A hydrocele of the Nuck canal, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis in girls with inguinal swelling. Establishing a definitive diagnosis on physical examination is difficult, radiological imaging can help diagnosis, but surgical exploration is essential for the final diagnosis. The authors report a case of congenital hydrocele in a 2-year-old girl and review the literature on this rare entity whose diagnosis can be made by surgical exploration.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102502