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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.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|April 1, 1990
Summary
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.