Acute presentation of a canal of Nuck cyst complicated by strangulated inguinal hernia in an adult female patient: Case report and a review of literature

Abstract

A canal of Nuck cyst is a rare surgical condition in females, and is usually detected and repaired in young girls. It is caused by the patent canal of Nuck (a peritoneal fold along the round ligament). It is often diagnosed by clinical examination, ultrasound, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging. However, definitive diagnosis is made by surgical excision and histopathological analysis. We report an unusual case of a canal of Nuck cyst with a strangulated left inguinal hernia. In addition, we present a literature review.