Endometriosis in the canal of Nuck hydrocele: An unusual presentation

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2011;2(8):288-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.03.008. Epub 2011 Sep 20.

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.

Keywords: Canal of Nuck; Endometriosis; Hydrocoele.