| Literature DB >> 22096756 |
A Bagul1, S Jones, S Dundas, Emad H Aly.
Abstract
The authors describe an unusual rare presentation of endometriosis in a hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck. A 43-year-old lady presented with a swelling in her right groin associated with mild discomfort. Examination revealed a cystic swelling in the groin for which she underwent an exploration and excision of the swelling. Surgery revealed a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck which was confirmed histologically. The unusual presentation of endometriosis in the sac was confirmed immunocytochemically.Entities:
Keywords: Canal of Nuck; Endometriosis; Hydrocoele
Year: 2011 PMID: 22096756 PMCID: PMC3215261 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.03.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep ISSN: 2210-2612