An infected urachal cyst containing an appendicolith: a case report

Abstract We present a case of an 8-year-old girl with an infected urachal cyst containing an appendicolith found secondary to an appendico-urachal cyst fistula caused by perforated appendicitis. The clinical features and computed tomographic manifestations of this unusual case are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical imaging 2008-11, Vol.32 (6), p.480-482
Hauptverfasser:	Lee, Guen Young, Lee, Sun Wha, Choi, Kum-Ja, Hwang, Ji Young
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Appendicitis Appendicitis - complications Appendicitis - diagnostic imaging Appendicolith Biological and medical sciences Child Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Other diseases. Semiology Radiology Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus Tomography, X-Ray Computed Urachal cyst Urachal Cyst - diagnosis Urachal Cyst - etiology Urinary Bladder Fistula - complications Urinary Bladder Fistula - diagnostic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We present a case of an 8-year-old girl with an infected urachal cyst containing an appendicolith found secondary to an appendico-urachal cyst fistula caused by perforated appendicitis. The clinical features and computed tomographic manifestations of this unusual case are discussed.
ISSN:	0899-7071 1873-4499
DOI:	10.1016/j.clinimag.2007.12.011