Urachal sinus: an unusual cause of recurrent umbilical discharge in adults

Urachal sinus: an unusual cause of recurrent umbilical discharge in adults

Urachal sinus is a rare congenital anomaly due to incomplete closure the urachus in the umbilical region, it is very rare in adults. 47-year-old male who arrived at our Emergency Department with recurrent umbilical discharge. Not response medical treatment (oral antibiotic and drainage). Abdominal c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984) Spain : 1984), 2006-07, Vol.23 (7), p.329
Hauptverfasser: Ochando Cerdán, F, Vega Menéndez, D, Pacheco Martínez, P, Ramos Fernández, M, Blanco Cabellos, J A, Hernández Granados, P, Loinaz Segurola, C, Quintans Rodríguez, A
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Sprache:spa
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Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Urachus - abnormalities
Urachus - diagnostic imaging
Urachus - surgery
Urologic Surgical Procedures - methods
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Zusammenfassung:Urachal sinus is a rare congenital anomaly due to incomplete closure the urachus in the umbilical region, it is very rare in adults. 47-year-old male who arrived at our Emergency Department with recurrent umbilical discharge. Not response medical treatment (oral antibiotic and drainage). Abdominal computerized tomography scan confirmed the urachal sinus with omphalitis. Surgical complete excision with omphalectomy was performed. Any complications in the postoperative was observed.
ISSN:0212-7199