Ultrasonographic demonstration of a type 1 omphalomesenteric duct remnant.
The vitelline or omphalomesenteric duct malformations constitute a rare group and are seen in only 2% of people. The malformations can take the form of a patent duct, a cyst, a fistula, or a sinus. They may or may not be symptomatic depending on the type of malformation. We present ultrasonographic features of a patent omphalomesenteric duct remnant in a 3-week-old boy who presented to our hospital with a non-healing umbilical lesion. Ultrasound can prove beneficial in the work-up of such cases.
The Lyell McEwin Health Service, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia. ajay_deepa@yahoo.com
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D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D035583:Rare Diseases; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery