Her Belly Button is Leaking: A Case of Patent Urachus
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Pediatr Emerg Care
Abstract
Patent urachus is one of the least commonly seen of the urachal anomalies. In this report, we present a case of a patent urachus in a15-day-old female who presented with leakage from the umbilical site. The purpose of this article is to discuss the embryology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of patent urachus.
Volume Number
31
Issue Number
3
Pages
202-204
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/11/06
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
General Pediatrics
Additional Departments
Emergency Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.1097/pec.0000000000000280