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Unmasking a Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen in Adults: A Case Report of an Infected Urachal Cyst

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The urachus is a remnant of the fetal duct that typically obliterates and becomes a fibrous cord after birth. However, in rare cases where this process fails, urachal cysts and other abnormalities can form, often remaining undiagnosed due to their asymptomatic nature. Infection is the primary complication and can be misdiagnosed due to the cyst's obscurity and varied presentations. Delayed diagnosis can lead to severe complications such as sepsis, fistula formation, and cyst rupture, potentially causing peritonitis. This paper discusses a 48-year-old male who consulted in the emergency department with acute abdominal symptoms, was diagnosed with an infected urachal cyst via imaging and successfully treated with antibiotics and subsequent surgical excision.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67787

Authors: Jonathan Vandeloise, Martin J Fievez, Céline Couvreur, Françoise Steenebruggen

Institutions: Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, CHU Dinant Godinne UCL Namur, UCLouvain

Language: English

Topic: Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401889174