Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck: ultrasound appearance.
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.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D012404:Round Ligament of Uterus / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography