Herniation of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes into the canal of Nuck in a 4-month-old child: A rare entity

SA J Radiol. 2020 Nov 4;24(1):1935. doi: 10.4102/sajr.v24i1.1935. eCollection 2020.

Abstract

Partial or complete failure of obliteration of the processus vaginalis in the female results in the formation of a potential space known as the canal of Nuck, into which various organs and/or collections can herniate. A 4-month-old female presented with a left labial mass related to herniation of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes through the canal of Nuck. Early diagnosis is important as there is a high risk of ovarian torsion and incarceration.

Keywords: Canal of Nuck; Canal of Nuck hernia; Ovarian herniation; Pediatric hernia; Uterine herniation.