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Anales de Medicina Interna
Print version ISSN 0212-7199
Abstract
OCHANDO CERDAN, F. et al. Urachal sinus: an unusual cause of recurrent umbilical discharge in adults. An. Med. Interna (Madrid) [online]. 2006, vol.23, n.7, pp.329-330. ISSN 0212-7199.
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.
Keywords : Urachal sinus; Umbilical discharge; Urachal anomaly.