Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck: ultrasound and MRI findings

rocele of the canal of Nuck: ultrasound and MRI findings Case report (5743) Total Article Views Authors: Edmund Soh, Kenneth Sheah, Keh Oon Ong Published Date February 2011 Volume 2011:4 Pages 15 - 17 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/RMI.S17120 Edmund Soh1, Kenneth Sheah2, Keh Oon Ong1 1Department of Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; 2Radlink Diagnostic Imaging, Paragon Medical, Singapore Abstract: Hydrocele (or cyst) of the canal of Nuck is rare and usually presents as a nontender groin mass. Imaging is useful in evaluation, and the diagnosis is suggested if a cystic lesion is found within the inguinal canal. We report the ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, with MRI demonstrating a multiseptated cystic structure.