[A case of urachal remnant and review of the literature]

Ann Urol (Paris). 2003 Feb;37(1):36-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4401(02)00004-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Urachal remnants are not exceptional and are symptomatics if complicated. Ultrasound and CT scan identify most diseases entities originating from urachal remnant. Treatment consists on total exeresis because there is a risk of malignant degeneration. The authors report a case of urachal remnant and analysis the anatomopathologic, diagnosis and therapeutic features of urachal remnants in a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urachus / abnormalities*
  • Urachus / diagnostic imaging
  • Urachus / surgery