Hydrocele of Canal of Nuck in an old woman: A Case Report

Background:The hydrocele of canal of Nuck is a rare condition.Mostly reported at a younger age and it is often misdiagnosed with other groin swellings.Due to its rarity, there are no standard treatment guidelines.Case Report: Sixty years old lady presented with features of right side irreducible inguinal hernia.On exploration, it was consistent with type 1 hydrocele of canal of Nuck.And it was managed by hydrocelectomy. Conclusion:The hydrocele of canal of Nuck is rare and often diagnosed at a younger age group.We may find this condition in older women above 60 years of age.Treatment of type 1 hydrocele of canal of Nuck is open hydrocelectomy.