Abstract
In females, failure of the processus vaginalis to close properly can result in continued outpouching of the parietal peritoneum through the inguinal canal into the labia majora, forming a structure known as the Canal of Nuck. In rare cases, a Canal of Nuck hydrocoele can develop in association with the presence of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, leading to symptoms of pain and discomfort in the inguinal region. We present the first reported case of a Canal of Nuck hydrocoele identified using POCUS in a child. This case highlights the role of POCUS as a safe, reliable, first-line imaging tool for identifying Canal of Nuck hydrocoeles in patients with VP shunts.