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[Urachal cyst. Current status of the problem]
N Hernández-Siverio1, P Rodríguez, G Robayna
1Departamento de Cirugía, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, España.
Insights
Urachal cysts are rare conditions diagnosed via ultrasonography. Complete surgical removal is recommended, with some advocating for aggressive resection to prevent recurrence or cancer development.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Urachal cysts are uncommon, found in approximately 1 in 5,000 pediatric autopsies.
- This condition can affect adults, as illustrated by two male patients aged 47 and 30.
Abstract:
Attention is focussed on urachal cysts, an uncommon disease entity recognized in 1 out of 5,000 autopsies performed in children. Two male patients, aged 47 and 30 years are described herein. Ultrasonography is considered to be necessary for diagnosing this disease. Treatment by complete removal of the cyst is advocated while others suggest the possibility of a more aggressive approach: removal combined with resection of a bladder anuria to avoid recurrence or development of a carcinoma.