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case_images: MRI pelvis showing complex cyst at the region of the canal of Nuck (orange arrow) with no evidence of femoral or inguinal hernia
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: Therefore, an MRI scan of the pelvis was requested, which showed a complex cystic lesion containing fat within the region of the canal of Nuck; it measures around 40mm in diameter, with no evidence of femoral or inguinal hernias (Figure 1).
case_images: CT abdomen and pelvis showing a cystic lesion in the right femoral region (orange arrow) with no femoral or inguinal hernia
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: There was no connection with the femoral vessels, and no evidence of hernias was observed (Figure 2).
case_images: Intraoperative findings of the canal of Nuck cyst (blue arrow) passing below the inguinal ligament (green arrow) toward the femoral canal
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: During the operation, a multi-loculated irregular-shaped cystic swelling was found passing below the inguinal ligament toward the femoral canal, medial to the femoral vessels (Figure 3).