Canal of Nuck hernia containing uterus and right adnexa

Case contributed by Dr Ashraf Ali Mohammad Mahran
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right inguinal region swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 2 months
Gender: Female

Right-sided hernia of the canal of Nuck, containing the entire uterus and right adnexa.

Case Discussion

The mother of this infant went to the doctor for a right-sided pelvic swelling. The doctor referred the infant to the radiology clinic to confirm a right inguinal hernia as a primary diagnosis. The ultrasound examination revealed a right-sided hernia of the canal of Nuck containing the entire uterus and the right adnexa.

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