Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck. A report of four cases.
Hydrocele formation in the incompletely obliterated processus vaginalis (canal of Nuck) is an uncommon and infrequently reported finding in women. Approximately one-third of cases are associated with inguinal herniae. Surgical exploration permits excision of the hydrocele and repair of any coexisting fascial defect.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000196:embryology; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*