Fetal urachal cyst
Last revised by Abhilash Sandhyala
on 27 May 2013
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Citation:
Radswiki T, Sandhyala A, Fetal urachal cyst. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 12 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15082
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22 Sep 2011,
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Last revised:
27 May 2013,
Abhilash Sandhyala
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Synonyms:
- Fetal urachal cyst
- Fetal urachal cysts
- In-utero urachal cyst
- In utero urachal cysts
A fetal urachal cyst refers to a urachal cyst occuring in utero. It may or may not communicate with the vertex of the fetal bladder. It may also arise within the umbilical cord. Umbilical cord urachal cysts originate from an extra-abdominal urachal system.
See also
References
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