A Case Study on Nuck Hydrocele in Two-Month-Old Infant, Born Preterm at 36 Week Gestation
Author(s): Yousef Alrohaimi*
Abstract
Introduction: A female child's cyst of the canal of Nuck is an uncommon ailment. The canal of Nuck, which is similar to the processus vaginalis in males, and the round ligament (ligamentum teres uteri) that supports the uterus are both transmitted through the inguinal canal in females. Case report: Two months old baby girl preterm 36-week gestation presented to the clinic with swelling in inguino-labial in on the right side. The swelling was noticed by her mother, but no changes were observed in color, size, and other symptoms. There was no complaint of abdominal pain; the girl was feeding well, active, no vomiting, no diarrhea, unremarkable anti-natal history. Conclusion: This case report concluded that a female child with inguinal swelling should be investigated for the rare condition hydrocele of the canal of nuck. Inguino-labial edema should be considered in the differential diagnosis when it occurs. Ultrasound and a physical examination are sufficient diagnostic methods for making the right clinical diagnosis. The suggested treatment is surgical cystectomy and high ligation of the processus vaginalis through an inguinal skin crease incision.