Infected hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck in a neonate.
Hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck is an uncommon presentation in the neonate and complications are rare. A 6-day-old girl presented with a right groin swelling from birth. The swelling remained static until age 3 days when it increased rapidly in size. There was no fever or gastrointestinal symptoms. Physical examination showed a large nontender mass extending from the right groin into the ipsilateral labium majus with distortion of the external genitalia. Needle aspiration yielded cloudy fluid, which gave a growth of Klebsiella on culture. A hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck was confirmed at surgery and was excised. Postoperative course was uneventful and there has been no recurrence at 2 years of follow-up.
Ameh
Emmanuel A
EA
Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. ssrs.njsr@skannet.com
Garba
Ekundayo S
ES
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery