[Infected urachal cyst during childhood].
Urachal cysts are congenital anomalies detected predominantly during the childhood. They are often diagnosed when an infection occur mimicking a variety of acute intra-abdominal or pelvic processes. We present a case in a 7-year-old female infant, diagnosed of infected urachal cyst. The embryologic origin of this anomaly, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
Gimeno Argente
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Servicio de Urología Infantil, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia. vigiar71@hotmail.com
Domínguez Hinarejos
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Serrano Durbá
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Estornell Moragues
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Martínez Verduch
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García Ibarra
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D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014496:Urachal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy