Urachal remnants presenting as an umbilical sinus in middle age: a rare case report

Shruthi Karishma, S. J. Haridarshan, S. Rajagopalan
2017 International Surgery Journal  
Urachal sinus is a rare type of Vitello intestinal duct anomalies. Clinical presentation is that of persistent umbilical discharge. It is usually seen in paediatric age group. Moreover, they have a different course in adults than paediatric age group in which they frequently involute and have a benign course. These remnants are prone to infection and development of malignancy. A proper diagnostic workup by clinical and imaging tools is required. Early removal of urachal remnants at first
more » ... is is key for preventing future morbidities. In our case, all the three remnants (Vitello intestinal duct, urachus and ligamentum venosum) were found in a middle-aged patient and hence is unusual and a rare presentation.
doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20175921 fatcat:hqzngffs2bchdktzihind5f46i