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[Urachal cyst. Current status]
Víctor Azurmendi Sastre1, Roberto Llarena Ibarguren, José Luis Lozano Ortega
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Cruces, Pz. de Cruces s/n, 48903 Baracaldo, Vizcaya, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|December 17, 2003
Summary
Urachal diverticulum is a rare adult condition often missed. This case highlights the importance of considering urachal abnormalities in patients with recurrent urinary tract infections.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Urachal anomalies are congenital conditions arising from the embryonic urachus.
- Urachal diverticulum is the least common type, making adult diagnosis challenging.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male presented with recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Imaging revealed a cystic lesion at the bladder dome, suggestive of a urachal cyst.
Findings:
- The patient underwent surgical excision of a suspected urachal cyst.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of urachal diverticulum.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical management of urachal diverticulum are crucial to prevent complications.
- Complete excision with a bladder cuff is recommended due to potential malignant transformation.