Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck: ultrasound appearance
Anderson, C.C.; Broadie, T.A.; Mackey, J.E.; Kopecky, K.K.
American Surgeon 61(11): 959-961
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 7486426 Document Number: 442553
Swelling in the inguinal region of a woman may result from a number of conditions, including inguinal hernia, tumor (lipoma, leiomyoma, sarcoma), cyst, abscess, adenopathy, or hydrocele of the canal of Nuck. It may be difficult to make a specific diagnosis based upon the history and physical examination alone. This report describes a symptomatic woman in whom ultrasound was helpful in diagnosing a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, which is the female counterpart of a spermatic cord hydrocele in the male. The ultrasound findings are described.