If your child has persistent umbilical discharge or swelling, it may be due to a Urachal Abnormality. Contact us today for precise diagnosis and safe, effective treatment in Ghaziabad. Early intervention ensures a healthy and worry-free future.
Urachal Abnormalities
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Urachal Abnormalities
The urachus is a fetal remnant — a canal that connects the bladder to the umbilical cord before birth. Normally, it closes off and becomes a ligament after birth. When it fails to close properly, it can result in urachal anomalies, which may include:
Patent Urachus – A complete channel between the bladder and umbilicus remains open.
Urachal Cyst – A fluid-filled sac forms in the middle portion.
Urachal Sinus – The urachus is open at the umbilical end but closed at the bladder.
Urachal Diverticulum – Open at the bladder end, forming a pouch.
Symptoms of Urachal Abnormalities
Clear or yellow discharge from the umbilicus
Redness, swelling, or infection around the belly button
Abdominal pain
Fever (if infected)
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Visible mass or swelling near the umbilicus
These symptoms may appear in infancy, childhood, or occasionally in adulthood.
Diagnosis and Treatment in Ghaziabad
Diagnostic methods include:
Ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis
MRI or CT scan (in complex cases)
Fistulogram or voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) to assess communication with the bladder
Treatment options:
Antibiotics if infection is present
Surgical excision is the definitive treatment:
Complete removal of the urachal remnant
Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) or open surgery depending on complexity
Bladder repair if involved
Prompt surgical removal prevents recurrent infections, abscess formation, and the rare risk of urachal cancer in later life.
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