scholarly journals Female hydrocele

1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-118
Author(s):  
A Bajracharya ◽  
S Adhikary ◽  
CS Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Literature Search ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Round Ligament ◽  
Parietal Peritoneum ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Left Groin ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Canal Of Nuck

The processus vaginalis is an envagination of parietal peritoneum which accompanies the round ligament through the inguinal ring into the inguinal canal. The portion of processus vaginalis within the inguinal canal in women is called ‘the canal of Nuck’. When the processus vaginalis fails to close, it can result in a hernia or hydrocele in both men and women. Female hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is uncommon. A literature search revealed that little has been published on this condition. We present a case of a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck in a 23-year old female who had an irreducible swelling over the left groin for three months and increasing in size on straining. The cyst was excised with round ligament and a repair of inguinal canal with closure of deep ring was done. Keywords: hydrocele; female hydrocele; canal of Nuck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v9i2.4985 Health Renaissance 2011: Vol.9 (No.2): 116-118

scholarly journals Cyst of canal of Nuck-a rare clinical entity: case series and review of literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manisha Albal ◽  
Prasad Y. Bansod ◽  
Pratik Singh ◽  
Rahul Dhole
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Round Ligament ◽  
Parietal Peritoneum ◽  
First Year ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Canal Of Nuck ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Labium Majus

A small evagination of parietal peritoneum forms the canal of Nuck. By the first year of life this extension condenses into a fibrous cord. Cyst of canal of Nuck is a rare developmental anomaly. The inguinal canal is traversed by the spermatic cord in male and the round ligament of uterus in female. The processus vaginalis accompanies the round ligament through the inguinal canal through into the labium majus. This evagination of parietal peritoneum forms the canal of Nuck in the female. These cases are rarely seen in surgical practice. In this case series we described three clinical scenario of canal of Nuck and their management. 

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Ovary-Containing Indirect Inguinal Hernia of the Canal of Nuck by Ultrasound

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-41
Author(s):  
Khaleda Parvin Rekha ◽  
Sohel Abdullah ◽  
Mashah Binte Amin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Color Doppler ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Round Ligament ◽  
Parietal Peritoneum ◽  
Indirect Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Canal Of Nuck

In women, the round ligament is attached to the uterus near the origin of the fallopian tube, and a small evagination of parietal peritoneum accompanies the round ligament through the inguinal canal to the labium majorum. This small evagination of parietal peritoneum, named the canal of Nuck in women, is the equivalent of the processus vaginalis in men. Incomplete obliteration of the processus vaginalis causes indirect inguinal hernia or hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, a very rare condition in women. Here, we report a case of ovary-containing hernia of the canal of Nuck that was diagnosed with ultrasonography and was surgically confirmed. Gray scale and color Doppler ultrasonographic features studied were: the site and the size of the hernia, the texture of the hernia contents and the presence or absence of blood flow in the hernia contents.J Enam Med Col 2017; 7(1): 39-41

scholarly journals Hydrocele of canal of Nuck in an adult female: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 3415
Author(s):  
Atish K. Parikh ◽  
Girish D. Bakhshi ◽  
Deepak B. Gadekar ◽  
Kushagra Rahul ◽  
Kritika Garg
Keyword(s):  
Adult Female ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Serous Fluid ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Pediatric Age Group ◽  
Canal Of Nuck

A hydrocele of canal of Nuck is a rare condition seen in females, commonly in the pediatric age group. The canal of Nuck is an extension of peritoneum into the inguinal canal through the deep ring, analogous to the processus vaginalis in males. Incomplete proximal obliteration and collection of serous fluid in the sac leads to the formation of a hydrocele of canal of Nuck. Here we present a rare case of hydrocele of canal of Nuck in an adult female.

A rare case of left Nuck’s canal cystic endometriosis: Computed Tomography findings

2021 ◽  
pp. 228402652110372
Author(s):  
Marco Parillo ◽  
Carlo Altomare ◽  
Antonella Bianchi ◽  
Bruno Beomonte Zobel ◽  
Carlo De Cicco Nardone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Left Groin ◽  
Canal Of Nuck ◽  
Underlying Malignancy ◽  
Possible Cause

Introduction: Endometriosis is a common and chronic gynaecological condition but the implant in the canal of Nuck constitutes a very unusual state with an estimated prevalence of 0.3%–0.6% of all endometriosis cases. The canal of Nuck is an abnormal patent pouch of parietal peritoneum extending anteriorly from the round ligament of the uterus into the labia majora, thus represents a communication between the peritoneal cavity and the female inguinal canal. This condition may permit the seeding of endometriotic tissue in the inguinal soft tissues, becoming a possible cause of inguinal swelling or pain. Case description: A 43-years-old woman presented with painful swelling in her left groin. Ultrasound and a subsequent pelvic computed tomography showed a cystic lesion as for a Nuck’s canal encysted hydrocele. The patient underwent an anterior open surgery and the histologic examination revealed an endometrium-like tissue in the cystic wall. Conclusion: In women presenting with painful swelling of the groin, despite its rarity, endometriosis of the Nuck’s canal must be differentiated from other more common pathologies like hernias, varicoceles, neoplasms, and lymphadenopathies. Imaging can aid in differential diagnosis, but the final diagnosis is entrusted to histology, which enable to exclude an underlying malignancy.

scholarly journals Cyst of Canal of Nuck in a 62-Year-Old Woman: Case Report of a Rare Disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Livia Bressan ◽  
Barbara Pozzetto ◽  
Bussani Rossana ◽  
Livia Bressan ◽  
Marina Bortul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spermatic Cord ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Round Ligament ◽  
First Year ◽  
Female Development ◽  
Prolene Mesh ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Canal Of Nuck ◽  
First Year Of Life

Introduction: Cyst of Nuck in women is a rare development disorder corresponding to hydrocoele of the spermatic cord in males; it can be associated with inguinal hernia in 30-40% of cases. Only 400 cases have been described in literature and in there are no older than 50. Case Presentation: A 62-year-old presented a right aching inguinal swelling. On physical examination the mass was not reducible, without signs of incarceration or strangulation. On ultrasound the lesion was mostly hypoechoic. CT saw an over liquid lesion, confirmed on MRI as a lesion hypointense in T1 and hyperintense in T2. The patient underwent open surgery: the cyst was separated from the round ligament and excised in mass and the defect was repaired with a prolene mesh. The histopathological exam confirmed the hydrocoele (calretinin positive, mesothelial cells on the inner surface). Discussion: The canal of Nuck is a small evagination of the parietal peritoneum that accompanies the round ligament into the inguinal canal during the first year of female development and is normally obliterated in the first year of life. Failure of obliteration of Nuck canal results in a hydrocoele that could develop intraabdominal or extra – abdominal or both. Ultrasound shows a thin walled, well defined, echo free cystic structure but the perfect diagnosis is given by MRI. Therapy is surgical and it can be open or, more recently, laparoscopic, depending on the expertise of the surgeon. Conclusion: A cyst of Nuck is a rare condition but it should always be considered in differential diagnosis of cystic inguinal lumps in women. Most of the reported cases concern children and young men. To our knowledge this is the only case regarding a more than 50-year-old.

scholarly journals Prenatal Diagnosis of a Cyst of the Canal of Nuck Associated With an Ovarian Cyst and Acute Polyhydramnios

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-286
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Allen ◽  
Kathleen D. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Ovarian Cyst ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Developmental Abnormality ◽  
Unique Combination ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Pelvic Organs ◽  
Canal Of Nuck

In the female, the canal of Nuck is a tubular fold of parietal peritoneum that travels along with the round ligament through the inguinal canal to its attachment on the labia majora. The canal of Nuck is analogous to the processus vaginalis in the male. In embryonic development, this pathway typically obliterates early in life; however, in some cases, it may partially or completely fail to close. This failure to obliterate can lead to complications ranging from a cyst of the canal of Nuck (also known as a female hydrocele) to herniation and incarceration of abdominal and pelvic organs. There is little information available in the medical literature concerning this rare condition; therefore, it is important for sonographers, physicians, and surgeons to be familiar with this developmental abnormality. This report represents the first prenatal case of a cyst of the canal of Nuck, along with the unique combination of a large left fetal ovarian cyst and acute polyhydramnios. The embryology, incidence, differential diagnosis, management, and treatment of these female conditions are discussed.

scholarly journals Endometriosis of the Inguinal Canal Mimicking a Hydrocele of the Canal of Nuck

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Oshan Basnayake ◽  
Umesh Jayarajah ◽  
Sanjeewa Anuruddha Seneviratne
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Canal Of Nuck ◽  
Healthy Female

Isolated presentation of endometriosis of the inguinal canal is infrequent, and the clinical and imaging findings may be misleading in such patients. We describe an otherwise healthy female with isolated inguinal endometriosis presenting as a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck. Surgeons should consider such unusual presentations and obtain imaging and histological evaluations in doubtful instances. Complete excision was curative in our patient with no evidence of recurrence.

Surgical treatment of inguinal hernia in childhood

1927 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 972-972
Author(s):  
I. Tsimkhes
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Hernia Sac ◽  
Absolute Certainty ◽  
Inguinal Hernias

The author finds that the number of inguinal hernias in early childhood, due to incomplete overgrowth of the processus vaginalis peritonei, greatly prevails over the number of the same in older children. Some of these hernias heal spontaneously due to overgrowth of proc. vaginalis and lengthening of the inguinal canal itself. Bandage treatment, even in the most cultured setting, cannot guarantee with absolute certainty the budding of the hernia sac.

scholarly journals Relationship between Undescended Testis Position and Prevalence of Testicular Appendices, Epididymal Anomalies, and Patency of Processus Vaginalis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano A. Favorito ◽  
Helce Riberio Julio-Junior ◽  
Francisco J. Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Undescended Testis ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Human Fetuses ◽  
Processus Vaginalis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objectives. To assess the incidence of testicular appendices (Tas), epididymal anomalies (EAs), and processus vaginalis (PV) patency in patients with undescended testis (UT) according to testicular position and to compare them with human fetuses. Methods. We studied 85 patients (108 testes) with cryptorchidism and compared the features with those of 15 fetuses (30 testes) with scrotal testes. We analyzed the relationships among the testis and epididymis, patency of PV, and the presence of TAs. We used the Chi-square test for statistical analysis (p<0.05). Results. In 108 UT, 72 (66.66%) had PV patent, 67 (62.03%) had TAs, and 39 (36.12%) had EAs. Of the 108 UT, 14 were abdominal (12.96%; 14 had PV patency, 9 TAs, and 7 EAs); 81 were inguinal (75%; 52 had PV patency, 45 TAs, and 31 EAs), and 13 were suprascrotal (12.03%; 6 had PV patency, 13 TAs, and 1 EAs). The patency of PV was more frequently associated with EAs (p=0.00364). The EAs had a higher prevalence in UT compared with fetuses (p=0.0005). Conclusions. Undescended testis has a higher risk of anatomical anomalies and the testes situated in abdomen and inguinal canal have a higher risk of presenting patency of PV and EAs.

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