ABSCESSED NUCK CYST: A RARE CONDITION WITH CLINICAL, SURGICAL, AND ANATOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Abstract

The Nuck’s cyst originates from an alteration in embryogenesis that results in defective closure of the canal of Nuck and may be complicated by infections. We present a clinical case and a review of the available literature. We report the case of a 46-year-old woman with fever and a right inguinal mass, in whom imaging revealed an abscess. Surgical drainage was performed, and a diagnosis of an abscessed Nuck’s cyst was subsequently made. Nuck’s cyst is often underdiagnosed because it can be mistaken for an inguinal hernia. Maintaining a high level of clinical and imaging suspicion, especially in the presence of complications such as abscesses, is essential for timely diagnosis and management. Furthermore, it is a rare condition in adult women that may be complicated by abscess formation. Its prompt recognition is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.