Cyst of the canal of nuck: A rare cause of inguinal swelling in women

Timüçin Erol, T Erol, Erol T, Meral Üner, M B Uner, Derya Karakoç, D Karakoc, Karakoc D, Hamaloglu E, Erhan Hamaloğlu, E Hamaloglu
Nigerian journal of clinical practice · 2019 · vol. 22(10) , pp. 1457 · doi:10.4103/njcp.njcp_588_18 · PMID:31607739 · W2981229061
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Canal of Nuck cysts, caused by persistent processus vaginalis, are rare differential diagnoses for adult female inguinal swelling that require surgical excision once identified.

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Among various reasons of swellings in the female inguinal region nuck canal cysts are rare entities. Abnormal persistence of procesus vaginalis opening cause this formation. Presentation at adults can lead misdiagnosis. Inguinal hernia, tumors (benign or malign), cysts, lymphadenopathies and endometriosis are other common reason for female groin swelling. Once diagnosed surgical excision is definitive treatment.

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endometriosis

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Cysts Edema Hernia, Inguinal Inguinal Canal Tomography, X-Ray Computed Adult Cysts Cysts Diagnostic Errors Edema Female Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Humans Inguinal Canal Inguinal Canal Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography

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