title: Endometriosis in the canal of Nuck hydrocele: An unusual presentation.
abstract: The authors describe an unusual rare presentation of endometriosis in a hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck. A 43-year-old lady presented with a swelling in her right groin associated with mild discomfort. Examination revealed a cystic swelling in the groin for which she underwent an exploration and excision of the swelling. Surgery revealed a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck which was confirmed histologically. The unusual presentation of endometriosis in the sac was confirmed immunocytochemically.
authors.affiliation: Colorectal Surgical Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom.
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