Ultrasound of Hydrocele of the Canal of Nuck in Adults: A Case Series

ABSTRACT Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is a rare condition in female patients. It is caused by a failure of complete obliteration of the canal of Nuck, which develops into a protruding part of the parietal peritoneum into the female inguinal canal. This condition can cause inguinal swelling, mostly resulting in pain in the groin region. Ultrasound serves as an accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging tool to differentiate hydrocele of the canal of Nuck from other pathologies, thereby aiding in appropriate patient management and treatment. This article discusses the related anatomy, the different types of hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, the ultrasound diagnosis criteria, and the treatment options for hydrocele of the canal of Nuck. A knowledge of the hydrocele of the canal of Nuck can help sonographers to make the correct diagnosis in the clinical settings.