Urachal diverticulum
Urachal diverticulum
Definition
Urachal diverticulum is the rarest type of congenital urachal anomaly resulting from the failure of the distal urachus to close at its point of connectivity to the bladder that is usually asymptomatic but can be associated with recurrent urinary tract infections and other complications.
Also known as Vesicourachal diverticulum — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |