CASE SERIES OF HERNIA AND HYDROCELE OF THE CANAL OF NUCK

Dr. Viral Panchal; Dr. Anju sharma; Dr. Vrushti Gandhi; Dr. Rahul sharma

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2017

CASE SERIES OF HERNIA AND HYDROCELE OF THE CANAL OF NUCK

Dr. Viral Panchal, Dr. Anju Sharma, Dr. Vrushti Gandhi, Dr. Rahul Sharma

Abstract :

Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, also called the �female hydrocele,� is a rare developmental disorder in females. Herniated sac in canal of nuck may contain adnexal mass or uterus. The processus vaginalis accompanies the round ligament through the inguinal canal into the labium majus. This evagination of the parietal peritoneum forms the canal of Nuck in the female. The canal of Nuck normally loses its connection with the peritoneal cavity during the first year of life, but can result in a hernia or hydrocele when the connection of the canal of Nuck fails to close. Here, we present the (Case 1.) of a 16 months old female who complained of swelling in the left inguinal region. Usg revealed (5.5 x 2.6) cm2 sized anechoic lesion with few incomplete septations in left inguinal region. No definitive extension of the lesion within the abdominal cavity which were suggestive of hydrocele of canal of Nuck. Coronal and axial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed approximately 1.8 x 2.6 x 5.5 cm3 (AP X TR X SI) sized elongated tubular shaped cystic lesion in left inguino–labial region. (Case 2.) A 4 months old female patient presented with left inguinal swelling. USG revealed herniated sac measures (4.3 x 2.1) cm2 sized containing uterus and ovary.