[Urachal pathology]

Pediatrie. 1989;44(7):563-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Reviewing 5 recent cases, different anatomical and clinical forms of partial or complete urachal persistency are described: patent urachus, urachal cyst, urachal sinus and urachal diverticulum. The risk of late malignant evolution of this embryonic vestige justifies radical surgical removal at time of diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Fistula / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Umbilicus / pathology
  • Urachal Cyst / pathology
  • Urachus / pathology*