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Schurmans RCP, Olij B, Kool M, Weinans CRGJ, Visschers RGJ, Zijta FM. Infected urachal cyst in an adult patient. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2024. [PMID: 39198024 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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Urachal cyst is a clinical malformation caused by failure of the allantois to obliterate during embryological development. Because of its rare presentation in adults, urachal cysts are often incorrectly diagnosed. Delay in diagnosis can cause complications such as peritonitis, fistula, sepsis, or even malignant manifestation. We report the case of a 19-year-old adult male, who presented with clinical features mimicking appendicitis. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed diagnosis of an infected urachal cyst, which was treated surgically.
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- Renée C P Schurmans
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, MosaKids Children's Hospital, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- European Consortium of Pediatric Surgery, Maastricht, Aachen, Liège
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Varela Barraza O, Dávila Legorreta E, Huerta Hernandez L, Esqueda-Mendoza A, Maldonado Barrios IL, Gutiérrez Neri Pérez M, Gutiérrez Brambila ME. Laparoscopic Umbilicus-Sparing Excision of Symptomatic Patent Urachus in Adulthood: Case Report and a Review of the Literature. Cureus 2024; 16:e64471. [PMID: 39135822 PMCID: PMC11318724 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Urachal abnormalities are infrequent pathologies characterized by the failure of obliteration of the urachal canal, resulting in a persistent fibrous cord. The initial diagnosis approach can be done with ultrasonography; however, computed tomography is considered a standard diagnostic method. The preferred method for relieving symptoms and reducing recurrence is surgical excision. This is a case of a 45-year-old man with recurrent urinary tract infections, suprapubic pain, and umbilical fetid discharge who underwent laparoscopic umbilicus-sparing excision.
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- Omar Varela Barraza
- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío, León, MEX
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- Department of Urology, El Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de la Península de Yucatán, Mérida, MEX
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- Department of Urology, El Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de la Península de Yucatán, Mérida, MEX
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Alfarizi ZY, Subekti E, Danarto, Yuri P. A rare case of spontaneous bladder wall abscess mimicking bladder tumour in young women. BMC Urol 2024; 24:109. [PMID: 38762447 PMCID: PMC11102172 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-024-01497-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Abscess of the bladder wall is a rare urological disorder, with a few cases recorded in the literature. The finding of a bladder wall mass via computed tomography (CT) imaging in a visiting patient is the subject of this report. CASE DISCUSSION A 37-year-old woman with persistent pain in the suprapubic area and lower urinary tract symptoms was examined as a case study. Through a CT scan revealed an inhomogeneous structure in the anteroinferior part of the right bladder. A cystoscopy procedure followed by transurethral resection was performed to remove the mass, which was found to be an abscess. A Foley catheter with irrigation was administered after surgery, and the patient goes home in three days. CONCLUSION the patient had no symptoms or discomfort in the lower urinary tract after follow-up. Despite the rarity of bladder wall abscesses, cystoscopy can be used to aid diagnosis. Transurethral resection of bladder wall can reduce the mass and eliminate the possibility of malignancy.
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- Zico Yusuf Alfarizi
- Urology Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada / Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Jl. Kesehatan No.1, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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- Urology Division, Department of Surgery, Regional General Banyumas Hospital, Jl. Rumah Sakit No.1, Karangpucung, Kejawar, Kec. Banyumas, Kabupaten Banyumas, Jawa Tengah, 53192, Indonesia
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- Urology Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada / Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Jl. Kesehatan No.1, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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- Urology Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada / Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Jl. Kesehatan No.1, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia.
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Bertoni M, Pintucci A, Locatelli A, Miranda A. Diffuse peritonitis secondary to urachal cyst abscess in a postpartum patient. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 118:109584. [PMID: 38579600 PMCID: PMC11004866 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Urachal cyst infections during pregnancy are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges. This case report contributes to the limited literature, emphasizing the rarity, diagnostic difficulties, and the need for heightened healthcare provider awareness for timely intervention. PRESENTATION OF CASE A 32-year-old pregnant woman with persistent pelvic pain, fever, and urinary symptoms sought care with inconclusive initial diagnoses despite multiple ER visits. Labor revealed a palpable mass, and postpartum, a CT scan identified a urachal cyst abscess. Urgent laparoscopy confirmed peritonitis, leading to cyst removal, antibiotics, and a subsequent laparotomy. Histology confirmed an abscessed urachal cyst. DISCUSSION Urachal cyst infections in pregnancy, exceptionally rare and diagnostically challenging, highlight the importance of considering them in abdominal pain differentials. Diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound and CT scans, can be misleading, emphasizing the necessity for a multidisciplinary approach. CONCLUSION This case report underscores the challenges in diagnosing and managing an infected urachal cyst during pregnancy, stressing the need for awareness and a comprehensive diagnostic approach for optimal outcomes. The rarity of such cases warrants increased attention within the medical community.
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- Martina Bertoni
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Italy.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pio XI Hospital, Desio, ASST Brianza, Italy.
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- Obstetrics Unit, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy.
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- General Surgery, Pio XI Hospital, Desio, ASST Brianza, Italy.
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Liu M, Liang P, Lyu D, Zhu B, Gao J. Case report: Urachal perivascular epithelioid cell tumor. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1324193. [PMID: 38595821 PMCID: PMC11002110 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1324193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background Urachal tumors are rare in clinical practice, among which urachal adenocarcinoma is the most common. In this study, we report a rare case of urachal perivascular epithelioid cell tumor to improve our understanding of the disease. Case presentation A 26-year-old male patient was hospitalized for lower abdominal pain. The US showed a hypoechoic mass measuring 26mm × 18mm in the superior aspect of the bladder. MRI showed an irregular mass located anterior to the bladder roof, near the midline. The tumor exhibited hypointense on T1WI and heterogeneous hyperintense on T2WI. Additionally, contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging revealed obvious ring enhancement of the tumor. The patient underwent surgical resection of the urachal tumor, with subsequent pathological examination revealing a diagnosis of urachal PEComa. Following surgery, the patient underwent regular follow-up assessments, with no evidence of recurrence or metastasis observed after three and a half years. Conclusions Urachal PEComa is a rare mesenchymal tumor that presents challenges in diagnosis through imaging and clinical symptoms. Definitive diagnosis relies on pathological and immunohistochemical analysis. Due to the rarity of urachal PEComa, prognosis assessment necessitates long-term follow-up and evaluation of more cases.
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Bawahab MA. Laparoscopic management of symptomatic urachus remnants in adults: A retrospective study. J Minim Access Surg 2023; 19:217-222. [PMID: 37056087 PMCID: PMC10246646 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_72_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Aim To report our experience in the laparoscopic management of symptomatic urachal remnants (URs) in adults. Patients and Methods A retrospective study included all patients who underwent laparoscopic excision of URs during the period January 2015-January 2020. The following data were retrieved from the files of the patients: demographic data, clinical presentations, intra-operative findings, the procedure performed, operative details, intraoperative or post-operative complications and follow-up period mentioned in the files for those patients. Results The study included 10 patients (four males and six females) with a mean age of 27.8 ± 11.0 years. URs were discovered preoperatively in all patients except one patient who was diagnosed intraoperatively. URs were associated with other pathologies in four patients (40%) that required two simultaneous surgical procedures. Eight patients (80%) presented with simple umbilical discharge and were diagnosed easily by ultrasonography. All patients were managed successfully with laparoscopic excision and umbilical sparing technique. Excision of the dome of the bladder was done on the selective approach to one patient. No patients showed early post-operative complications. Only one patient had stitch sinus 6 months postoperatively due to a concomitant hernia repair rather than due to the excision of the URs. Conclusions Laparoscopic excision of symptomatic urachus is a feasible procedure even when the excision of the bladder is required. It could be performed successfully with other pathologies. It is associated with a low incidence of complications. Laparoscopy allows good visualisation and complete excision that leads to almost no recurrence rate.
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- Mohammed A. Bawahab
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Wu M, Carroll J, Newman S, Hayes I. Urachal sinus presenting as an acute umbilical infection. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:720-721. [PMID: 35869968 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Michael Wu
- Department of General Surgical Specialties, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Surgical Specialties, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Surgical Specialties, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Surgical Specialties, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Ilea C, Ilie OD, Stoian IL, Scripcariu IS, Doroftei B. An Unusual Case of Urachal Cyst Misdiagnosed as a Paraovarian Cyst: Ultrasound Assessment and Differential Diagnosis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12123166. [PMID: 36553173 PMCID: PMC9777174 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The urachus is an embryologic remnant of the cloaca that usually degenerates after birth, resulting from the obliteration of the allantois, whose role is to connect the bladder to the umbilicus. Incomplete removal of the lumen may give rise to different malformations of the median umbilical ligament after birth. Although in the pediatric population urachus are common, most cases are asymptomatic and may go unrecognized until adulthood and give rise to cysts, rarely reported in the literature. Thus, in this manuscript we present the circumstances of a 43-year-old Romanian woman showing hypogastric pain of moderate intensity for three weeks, radiation in the left lower limb, menstrual cycle abnormalities, and dysmenorrhea. Based on the initial examinations, a paraovarian cyst measuring 80 mm was noted. Through the subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) conducted, a hypoechoic mass was detected, and the patient underwent a tumorectomy and partial cystectomy. A 9.7/7.5-cm tumor was excised, and the anatomopathological result was urachal mucinous cystadenoma. It came to our attention that relatively scarce data were found in the literature, with only seven studies with the diagnosis of the urachal cyst.
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- Ciprian Ilea
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, No. 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Carol I Avenue, No. 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (O.-D.I.); (I.-L.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (O.-D.I.); (I.-L.S.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, No. 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, University Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology “Cuza Voda”, Cuza Voda Street, No. 34, 700038 Iasi, Romania
- Origyn Fertility Center, Palace Street, No. 3C, 700032 Iasi, Romania
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Alaoui Mhammedi W, Mokhtari M, El Moudane A, Barki A. Concurrent Urachal Abscess and Urinary Bladder Tumour: Case Report. Cureus 2022; 14:e31417. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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A Rare Case of a Bladder Neck Abscess Masquerading as a Benign Mass. Case Rep Urol 2022; 2022:9966553. [PMID: 36246551 PMCID: PMC9553506 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9966553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction Bladder neck abscesses are rare urologic pathologies with very few cases published in modern literature. This report explores a case of a bladder neck mass incidentally found on computed tomography (CT) imaging in a patient with an iliopsoas abscess. Case Presentation. We present a case of a 60-year-old woman who was recently treated for sepsis secondary to an iliopsoas abscess in July of 2022. A CT scan revealed an indeterminate structure in the posterior inferior left paramedian bladder wall. During a cystoscopy with transurethral resection of the mass, an abscess was uncovered and evacuated. A postoperative Foley catheter was left in place, and the patient recovered without any complications. Conclusion At the time of publication, the patient feels well and denies pain or lower urinary tract symptoms. Although bladder abscesses are exceptionally rare, incidental findings during cystoscopy may warrant further investigation in patients with comorbid abscesses.
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Faye P, Gueye M, Thiam O, Niasse A, Ndong A, Ndiaye M, Seye Y, Sarr I, Seck M, Toure A, Cisse M. Infected urachal cyst in an adult, report of two observations. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 97:107394. [PMID: 35834928 PMCID: PMC9403061 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Urachus is an embryonic remnant that usually involutes before birth. Abnormal persistence of this structure gives embryologic malformation like an urachal cyst. Infection or malignancy degeneration can complicated it. CASE PRESENTATION Case 1: We report 20 years old female patient consulted with acute abdominal pain. Clinical examination showed fever and infra-umbilical tender mass. The abdominal Computerized Tomography showed pelvic mass between umbilicus and bladder. The open laparotomy found infra-abdominal semi-solid mass. A complete resection was done and histological exam confirmed infected urachal cyst. Case 2: A 19 years old male patient presented with abdominal pain and fever. Physical examination found tenderness in lower abdomen. Biology revealed leukocytosis, and Ultrasonography found a heterogeneous infra-umbilical mass. Surgical exploration by mini-laparotomy found an abscess urachal cyst that is confirm by histological exam after complete resection. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Urachal cyst in adult patient is rare. Clinical symptoms without complications are insignificant. Because of malignancy risk, adult urachal cyst are managed by surgery. CONCLUSION Infection cyst is the most common complication of urachal cyst. Complete resection is recommended because of malignancy degeneration risk.
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- P.M. Faye
- General Surgery department of Dalal Jamm Hospital, Dakar, Senegal,Corresponding author at: General Surgery department, Dalal Jamm Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
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- General Surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Dalal Jamm Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- Surgery department of Matlaboul Fawzeyni Hospital, Touba, Senegal
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- General Surgery, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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- General Surgery department of Dalal Jamm Hospital, Dakar, Senegal
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Corsello J, Morris M, Denning D, Munie S. Case of Infected Urachal Cyst in an Adult Presenting as an Incarcerated Umbilical Hernia. Am Surg 2021; 88:997-999. [PMID: 34872387 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211060434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The urachus is a remnant of the allantois. Failure to obliterate can result in one of four anomalies, urachal cyst being most common. Urachal cysts are relatively rare, especially in adults. This paper presents a patient with an umbilical hernia and a ruptured urachal cyst. A 39-year-old male presented with concern for umbilical hernia, but he also noted drainage. Computed tomography scan showed a urachal cyst and umbilical hernia. The urachal cyst was excised and umbilical hernia closed primarily. The incidence of an urachal cyst is unknown, but persists in roughly 2% of adults. Diagnosis is with ultrasound or CT scan. Management is excision due to risk of urachal carcinoma, which is present in over 50% of specimens. Review of literature did not reveal any other cases of a patient with both an urachal cyst and an umbilical hernia, thus making this case a unique presentation for this condition.
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- Jenalee Corsello
- Department of General Surgery, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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Alqarni MA, Kutubkhana RH, Alhosami SM, Almutairi FA, Almutairi AM, Alqannad EM, Almansour MH, Alanazi AA, Althobaiti AM, Althobaiti ZF, Alshehri MA, Malki SZ, Alhasani HM, Alburi MA, Al-Hawaj F. Vesicourachal Diverticulum: A Rare Cause of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections. Cureus 2021; 13:e20118. [PMID: 35003961 PMCID: PMC8723736 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infection is a common medical condition encountered in outpatient clinics and emergency departments. Recurrence of urinary tract infections is common. The recurrence can arise from behavioral, mechanical, and physiological factors. Urachal anomalies are very rare congenital clinical entities. We present the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with dysuria, frequency, urgency, and incontinence. There was no history of fever or flank pain. Physical examination revealed no abnormalities. Initial laboratory markers were within the normal range. However, urinalysis findings showed numerous white blood cells and positive leukocyte esterase and nitrite. While these findings are suggestive of acute simple cystitis, the patient had a concerning history of recurrent urinary tract infections. The urology team advised performing an abdominal computed tomography scan to rule out any structural abnormalities. The patient underwent a computed tomography scan, which demonstrated the presence of a fluid-filled structure arising from the dome of the bladder and extending superiorly toward the umbilicus, representing a vesicourachal diverticulum. The patient underwent surgical resection after antibiotic therapy. The vesicourachal diverticulum is a very rare type of urinary tract anomalies. The case highlights the importance of considering congenital urachal anomalies in patients with recurrent urinary tract infections. A computed tomography scan can make the diagnosis of such anomalies with high accuracy.
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- College of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU
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Al Furaikh BF, Alzahrani NA, Alghamdi AA, AlBalawi MZ, Alghamdi FG, Alzahrani TA, Alghamdi MS, Alkhatib MI, Alshammari MA. Urachal Abscess: A Rare Etiology of Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults. Cureus 2021; 13:e18193. [PMID: 34707963 PMCID: PMC8534299 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Abdominal pain is a common cause of emergency department visits. It often poses a diagnostic challenge for physicians given the broad spectrum of its possible medical and surgical etiologies. We report the case of a 32-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with a complaint of lower abdominal pain for one week. Abdominal examination revealed suprapubic mass and tenderness. Laboratory investigation revealed elevated leukocyte count and inflammatory markers. An abdominal ultrasound examination showed a collection with poorly defined borders. Additionally, CT demonstrated a soft tissue mass adjacent to the anterior abdominal wall with an upward track to the umbilicus, conferring the diagnosis of a urachal abscess. The patient underwent successful management of the abscess with surgical excision. This case highlights the importance for clinicians to be aware of congenital urachal anomalies since early recognition of the urachal cyst is essential to determine the proper surgical management.
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU
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Kabba MS, Forde MY, Beckley KS, Johnny B, Jah-Kabba AMBM, Seisay SB, Dawoh AM, Ogundiran T. Gossypiboma with perforation of the umbilicus mimicking a complicated urachal cyst: a case report. BMC Surg 2020; 20:242. [PMID: 33069217 PMCID: PMC7568021 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00904-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background A retained surgical sponge, also known as a gossypiboma, is a rare cause of serious postoperative complications. Diverse retained surgical materials including instruments such as clamps and sutures have been reported, but surgical sponges are the most common material. We report an unusual case of a gossypiboma mimicking a complicated urachal cyst that led to perforation of the umbilicus. Case presentation A 38-year-old female patient presented in our facility with a palpable periumbilical mass and discharge of pus from the umbilicus for 7 months after an open appendectomy. Since the onset of symptoms, the patient had been treated conservatively in a peripheral hospital where she had been operated on. As no improvement was seen, an ultrasound scan was performed that suggested an intraperitoneal abscess adjacent to the umbilicus. Consequently, the patient was referred to our specialist outpatient department for surgical intervention. Suspecting a complicated urachal cyst, an exploratory laparotomy was performed but revealed a retained surgical sponge as the underlying cause. The gossypiboma was resected, and the postoperative period was unremarkable. Conclusion This case demonstrates that gossypibomas, even though rare, continue to occur. They may clinically and radiologically mimic other pathologies, especially abscesses and tumors. Preventive measures as well as the inclusion of gossypibomas in the differential diagnosis of intraabdominal masses or fistulation detected in patients with a history of surgery are of utmost importance to minimize morbidity, mortality, and potential medicolegal implications.
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- Mustapha S Kabba
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Radiology, Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone and Connaught Hospital, University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, Freetown, Sierra Leone.,College of Medicine, University of Ibadan & University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Management of an Infected Vesicourachal Diverticulum in a 42-Year-Old Woman. Case Rep Urol 2020; 2020:8886936. [PMID: 32832190 PMCID: PMC7421747 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8886936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Urachal remnant anomalies are uncommon in adults and can be confused with a variety of clinical conditions when symptomatic or infected. Vesicourachal diverticulum is the rarest type, accounting for approximately 3% to 5% of congenital urachal anomalies. We report the case of a 42-year-old female patient, who presented to the emergency department with lower abdominal pain and a palpable abdominal mass. An infected vesicourachal diverticulum was diagnosed after imaging studies and was initially treated with intravenous antibiotic therapy and drainage of the urachal diverticulum to the urinary bladder through a JJ stent. Finally, the patient underwent open surgical excision of the urachal remnant. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of vesicourachal diverticulum. We recommend drainage of an infected vesicourachal diverticulum through the bladder by JJ stent placement inside its lumen during cystoscopy, as an alternative to percutaneous drainage reported in the literature.
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Urachus is an embryonic organ related to the bladder that degenerates after birth. Defective obliteration of the urachus leads to urachal malformations, the most common of which is a urachal cyst. A urachal cyst is often misdiagnosed due to its myriad presentations. Delay in diagnosis can lead to complications such as sepsis, fistula formation, and rupture of the cyst mimicking peritonitis. Hence, a high index of suspicion is required for the timely diagnosis and management of urachal cysts presenting in the emergency room. We report the case of a 32-year-old woman who presented with clinical features suggestive of an acute abdomen. The judicious use of imaging confirmed the diagnosis of an infected urachal cyst, which was surgically managed.
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- Sruthi Jayakumar
- Epidemiology and Public Health, Chest Research Foundation, Respiratory Research Network, Pune, IND
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- Urology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, IND
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