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Coexistence of multiple omphalomesenteric duct anomalies
Orestis Ioannidis1, George Paraskevas, Emmanouil Kakoutis
1First Surgical Department, General Regional Hospital George Papanikolaou, Thessaloniki, Greece. telonakos@hotmail.com
Summary
Embryonic omphalomesenteric duct remnants can cause rare adult diseases. This case highlights the unusual simultaneous presence of multiple remnants, including Meckel
Area of Science:
- Embryology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- The omphalomesenteric duct connects the embryonic yolk sac to the midgut.
- Failure of its involution leads to various remnants like Meckel's diverticulum.
- These remnants are found in 2% of the population but rarely cause adult disease.
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