Umbilical-urachal sinus
Umbilical-urachal sinus
Umbilical-urachal sinus (pronunciation: um-bi-li-kal yoo-rak-al si-nus) is a rare congenital anomaly that occurs due to the incomplete obliteration of the urachus, a structure present during fetal development.
Etymology
The term "umbilical-urachal sinus" is derived from the words "umbilical" and "urachal". "Umbilical" comes from the Latin word "umbilicus" meaning "navel", and "urachal" is derived from the Greek words "oura" meaning "tail" and "achos" meaning "pain". The term "sinus" is derived from the Latin word "sinus" meaning "bend" or "curve".
Definition
An umbilical-urachal sinus is a condition where the urachus, a tube that connects the bladder to the umbilicus (navel) during fetal development, fails to close completely. This results in a sinus or cavity that opens into the umbilicus.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an umbilical-urachal sinus may include a moist umbilicus, abdominal pain, and sometimes urinary discharge from the navel. In some cases, the condition may be asymptomatic and only discovered during an investigation for other conditions.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an umbilical-urachal sinus is typically made through physical examination and imaging studies such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Treatment
Treatment for an umbilical-urachal sinus typically involves surgical removal of the sinus and any associated urachal remnants. This is usually performed through a procedure known as laparoscopy.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Umbilical-urachal sinus
- Wikipedia's article - Umbilical-urachal sinus
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