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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Cysts > Urachal Cyst
Neoplasms > Cysts > Urachal Cyst

Preferred term

Urachal Cyst  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cysts, Umbilical
  • Cyst, Umbilical
  • Umbilical Cyst
  • Umbilical Cysts

Note

  • non-neoplastic; do not confuse with patent urachus (= URACHUS /abnorm)

Scope note

  • Cyst occurring in a persistent portion of the urachus, presenting as an extraperitoneal mass in the umbilical region. It is characterized by abdominal pain, and fever if infected. It may rupture, leading to peritonitis, or it may drain through the umbilicus.

History note

  • 81; was UMBILICAL CYST 1963-80

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014496

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