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Patent urachus

ORPHA:431341· ICD-10 Q64.4

Definition

Patent urachus is a type of congenital urachal anomaly characterized by a persistent communication between the bladder and the umbilicus, secondary to non occlusion of the urachal lumen, manifesting as clear drainage from the umbilicus.

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Neonatal