Abstract:Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is a rare abnormality, developing in the protruded part of the parietal peritoneum within the inguinal canal in a female. It is homologous to the processus vaginalis in males and obliterates from the seventh month of gestation to one year of age. Failure of obliteration, results in Nuck hydrocele or herniation of intra-abdominal contents through the patent Canal of Nuck. These are usually detected and repaired in young girls within the first five years of life. Reports of Canal o… Show more
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