Omphalomesenteric duct anomalies

Case contributed by Emma Gevorgyan
Diagnosis not applicable
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Omphalomesenteric (vitelline or vitellointestinal) duct anomalies.

Author: Emma Gevorgyan.

Case Discussion

The omphalomesenteric duct (also called the vitelline or vitellointestinal duct) is a communicating tract between the embryonic yolk sac and the primitive midgut. This duct is normally obliterated between the 5-8th weeks of gestation.

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