Open AccessCyst of Canal of Nuck: A Case that should be Taken Into Account for Differential Diagnosis
Author(s) -
Ali Pota,
Selen Doğan,
Nasuh Utku Doğan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
akdeniz medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1300-1779
DOI - 10.17954/amj.2017.84
Subject(s) - differential diagnosis , cyst , differential (mechanical device) , medicine , radiology , pathology , engineering , aerospace engineering
Cyst of Canal of Nuck is a cystic structure along inguinal canal or extending to labium majus which is formed by nonobliterated processus vaginalis. It is rarely encountered in women but it should be taken account in the differential diagnosis. Here, a woman operated for an inguinal mass and diagnosed to have a cyst of Canal of Nuck will be evaluated with respect to clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and differential diagnosis as well.
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