Lesson 13 (Part 5)

Question 1

Urachal anomalies

Answer 1

Problems related to the urachus, or the canal between the belly button and the bladder in a fetus

Question 2

Urachus

Answer 2

Remnant of the channel between the bladder and the umbilicus

Question 3

How many types of urachal anomalies are there?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

What are the 4 types of urachal anomalies?

Answer 4

1. Patent urachus
2. Urachal cyst
3. Urachal sinus
4. Diverticulum

Question 5

Patent urachus

Answer 5

Is an opening between the bladder and the belly button

- completely open

Question 6

Urachal cyst

Answer 6

It is a cyst which occurs in the remnants between the umbilicus and bladder

Question 7

Urachal sinus

Answer 7

Type of cyst occurring in a persistent portion of the urachus, presenting as an extraperitoneal mass in the umbilical region
- part of it is open

Question 8

Urethral diverticulum

Answer 8

Pocket or out-pouching forms next to the urethra and connects with the urethra