Mucinous neoplasm arising in a urachal cyst: a first in the pediatric population.
Urachal anomalies are relatively uncommon and result because of incomplete obliteration of the urachus prenatally. In children, urachal cysts and sinuses constitute the common presentations, and these can sometimes become secondarily infected. Malignant involvement of the urachus in the pediatric population is rare, and primary urachal adenocarcinoma is reported exclusively in adults. Herein, we present the case of an adolescent girl with a low-grade mucinous neoplasm arising in a urachal cyst and discuss its significance.
Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS.
Shubham
S
Gupta
Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS.
Feriyl
F
Bhaijee
Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS. Electronic address: Eharmon@umc.edu.
Edwin P
EP
Harmon
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000150:complications*; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014496:Urachal Cyst / Q000150:complications*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*