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Review
. 2020 Feb;39(2):385-395.
doi: 10.1002/jum.15103. Epub 2019 Aug 4.

Canal of Nuck Abnormalities

Anna Kalathil Thomas  1 , Rebecca L Thomas  2 , Bobby Thomas  3
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Review

Canal of Nuck Abnormalities

Anna Kalathil Thomas et al. J Ultrasound Med. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Canal of Nuck abnormalities are underrecognized causes of labial masses with potential adverse outcomes. The 2 main categories of canal of Nuck abnormalities are hernias and hydroceles. There are 3 types of canal of Nuck hydroceles: communicating, encysted, and bilocular. Canal of Nuck hernia contents vary, but those containing ovaries need urgent medical attention because of an increased risk of ischemia. Ultrasound can establish a definite diagnosis in all cases. This article reviews the embryologic characteristics, anatomy, pathologic characteristics, and imaging features of these abnormalities while providing a clear pictorial depiction of various unique hernias and hydroceles seen with this entity.

Keywords: canal of Nuck; female hydrocele; hernia; hydrocele; inguinal hernia.

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