Published in:
Open Access 01-12-2023 | Inguinal Hernia | Case report
Synchronic development of hydrocele and groin hernia during pregnancy: a case report
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2023
Login to get accessAbstract
Introduction
Hydroceles of the canal of Nuck are rare, and have not been described in relation to pregnancy.
Case presentation
A 34-year-old Caucasian female patient had bilateral groin swelling debuted during her pregnancy. A preoperative magnetic resonance imaging scan found bilateral hydroceles of the canal of Nuck. Operative findings and histological examinations revealed a left-sided inguinal hernia and a right-sided hydrocele. The patient was discharged well and without signs of postoperative complications or hernia recurrence.
Discussion
In this case, a hydrocele and a hernia sac were morphologically identical in terms of preoperative appearance and development. Given the morphological correlation, it was surprising to find different operative findings confirmed by the histopathological examination.
Conclusion
This is the first ever report of the synchronic development of two morphologically identical cystic processes, with one being a hydrocele and the other a hernia sac. In addition, the hydrocele developed during pregnancy, making this case even more unique.