Intravesical urachal cyst masquerading as a bladder malignancy: a case report
Zahra Alyusuf1, Ali Hassan2, Reem Maki1
1Radiology Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|August 23, 2023
Summary
A rare urachal cyst mimicked bladder cancer in a child. This case highlights the importance of considering urachal anomalies in pediatric bladder masses, especially midline lesions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Congenital Anomalies
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Urinary bladder masses in children are exceptionally rare.
- Benign conditions like ureteroceles can present as malignant bladder masses.
- This report details a urachal cyst mimicking bladder cancer due to its intravesical location.
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