Umbilical-urachal sinus

Umbilical-urachal sinus

Umbilical-urachal sinus or Urachal sinus is a congenital anomalies of the urinary bladder caused by failure of obliteration of proximal or distal part of allantois, and the presentation of this anomaly is more common in children and rarer in adults.[1][2][3]

It is thought have been first described by Cabriolus in 1550.[4]

Complications

  • Infection, with possible abscess formation.
  • Concurrent occurrence of a tumour.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Anomalies of the Distal Ureter, Bladder, and Urethra in Children: Embryologic, Radiologic, and Pathologic Features". Berrocal T, López-pereira P, Arjonilla A et-al. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Urachal remnant diseases: spectrum of CT and US findings". Yu JS, Kim KW, Lee HJ et-al. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Simplified approach to umbilical remnant abnormalities". DiSantis DJ, Siegel MJ, Katz ME. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Urachal sinus presenting with abscess formation". El Ammari JE, Ahallal Y, El Yazami Adli O et-al. Retrieved 23 December 2016.


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