Hattab Moath, Takhman Muhammad, Daraghmeh Laith M, Mahmoud Qutaiba, Abu-Ras Hanood, Rostom Alaa
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Old Campus Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.
Department of General Surgery, An-Najah National University Hospital, Asira Street, Nablus P400, Palestine.
J Surg Case Rep. 2025 Apr 23;2025(4):rjaf217. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf217. eCollection 2025 Apr.
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.
努克管异常是女性罕见的先天性缺陷,通常在儿童期进行修复。努克管囊肿或鞘膜积液常表现为腹股沟区可波动的肿块,通常被误诊为疝气。超声检查是准确诊断的关键,手术切除通常是主要治疗方法。我们报告两例努克管囊肿女性患者,年龄分别为28岁和32岁,既往无重大病史。28岁患者接受了手术切除,而32岁患者选择了观察等待的方法。两例患者随访情况均良好,无并发症。本报告强调了在评估腹股沟肿块或疼痛时考虑广泛鉴别诊断的重要性,包括努克管疾病。