Two adult cases of canal of Nuck cyst: diagnosis and treatment.

Moath Hattab, Muhammad Takhman, Laith M Daraghmeh, Qutaiba Mahmoud, Hanood Abu-Ras, Alaa Rostom

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Hydrocele is a benign pathology, an appearance disorder: no, this may be a common misconception.Frontiers in urology · 2026
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A Rare Case of a Young Girl With Hydrocele of the Canal of Nuck Mimicking Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2025
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Moath HattabFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Old Campus Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.

Muhammad TakhmanFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Old Campus Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.

Laith M DaraghmehDepartment of General Surgery, An-Najah National University Hospital, Asira Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.

Qutaiba MahmoudDepartment of Radiology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Asira Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.

Hanood Abu-RasDepartment of Pathology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Asira Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.

Alaa RostomFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Old Campus Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.

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Abstract

Abnormalities of the canal of Nuck are rare congenital defects in females, typically repaired in childhood. Canal of Nuck cysts or hydroceles often present as fluctuating inguinal masses, commonly misdiagnosed as hernias. Ultrasonography is key for accurate diagnosis, and surgical excision is usually the primary treatment. We present two cases of canal of Nuck cysts in female patients, aged 28 and 32, with no significant past medical history. The 28-year-old underwent surgical excision, while the 32-year-old opted for a watchful waiting approach. Both cases had unremarkable follow-up, with no complications. This report highlights the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis when evaluating inguinal masses or pain, including canal of Nuck.

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PMID40271191

DOI10.1093/jscr/rjaf217

PMCPMC12017389

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