
20/06/2025
Hydrocoele of the canal of nuck mimicking an inguinal hernia in a 34-year-old pregnant woman: a case report
In adult females, hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is a very rare condition that results from failure of obliteration of the distal portion of the canal, which forms a fluid-containing sac. While preoperative diagnosis of this type of hydrocele is important, the diagnosis of hydrocele of the canal of nuck is seldom made based on clinical findings alone and should be considered when diagnosing inguinal swellings in female patients. Hydrocele of the canal of nuck is a rare entity, with literature estimating the incidence at 1% in young girls.
Read case report here: https://www.kelinahospital.com/articles/hydrocoele-of-the-canal-of-nuck-mimicking-an-inguinal-hernia-in-a-34-year-old-pregnant-woman-a-case-report/