Anatomy and pathology of the canal of Nuck

Hussein Nasser, Michael J. King, Michael King, Henrietta Kotlus Rosenberg, Ally Rosen, Eric Wilck, William L Simpson, William Simpson
Clinical imaging · 2018 · vol. 51 , pp. 83–92 · doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2018.02.003 · PMID:29448124 · W2791148486
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This review discusses the anatomy and common pathologies of the canal of Nuck, the female remnant of the processus vaginalis, which is essential for radiologists to identify and diagnose labial masses.

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Abstract

The canal of Nuck is the female equivalent of the processus vaginalis in the male but is less well known than its male counterpart. It is a rare entity not commonly encountered by radiologists, particularly in the adult population. Knowledge of the embryology and anatomy of the canal of Nuck is essential for identification of the various pathologic conditions that may occur in this location. Moreover, radiologists should be familiar with this entity to compose an appropriate and thorough differential diagnosis of a labial mass/swelling. In this review, we discuss both the anatomy and the more common pathology that can be encountered within it.

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Hernia, Inguinal Inguinal Canal Peritoneum Hernia, Inguinal Humans Inguinal Canal Peritoneum

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