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Intraperitoneal rupture of an infected urachal cyst in an infant. Case report
1Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England.
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Intraperitoneal rupture of an infected urachal cyst caused peritonitis in an infant, a previously unreported condition. Surgical excision led to a full recovery, with Staphylococcus aureus identified as the causative agent.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infected urachal cysts can lead to serious complications.
- Peritonitis from urachal cyst rupture is a rare but life-threatening event.
- This condition has not been previously documented in infants.
Observation:
- A case of an 8-month-old infant presenting with peritonitis is described.
- The peritonitis was caused by an intraperitoneal rupture of an infected urachal cyst.
- Staphylococcus aureus was identified from bacterial cultures.
Findings:
- The infant underwent successful surgical excision of the urachal remnant.
- The patient experienced an uneventful recovery post-surgery.
- No other abnormalities of the renal tract were detected during subsequent investigations.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare cause of peritonitis in infants.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Further research may be needed to understand the predisposition to urachal cyst infections in infants.
Abstract:
Peritonitis due to intraperitoneal rupture of an infected urachal cyst is a life-threatening condition, not previously reported in an infant. We report this condition in an 8-month-old infant. The child underwent complete excision of the urachal remnant and made an uneventful recovery; bacterial culture grew Staphylococcus aureus. Subsequent investigations did not reveal any other renal tract abnormalities.