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Urachal Cyst Summary

14 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 1 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Cyst occurring in a persistent portion of the urachus, presenting as an extraperitoneal mass in the umbilical region. It is characterized by abdominal pain, and fever if infected. It may rupture, leading to peritonitis, or it may drain through the umbilicus.

Also Known As: Cyst, Umbilical; Cyst, Urachal; Cysts, Umbilical; Cysts, Urachal; Umbilical Cysts Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Urachal Cyst

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. antineoplaston A10 (A 10) : 1 study in 2 results : IBA
  2. tebufenozide (Mimic) : 3 results : IBA
  3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics) : 1 result : IBA
  4. TNFR-Fc fusion protein (etanercept) : 1 result : FDA 2
  5. iodonitrotetrazolium (INT) : 1 result : IBA

Diseases Related to Urachal Cyst

  1. Peritonitis
  2. Infection
  3. Rupture
  4. Acute Abdomen
  5. Sepsis (Septicemia)
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Key Therapies for Urachal Cyst

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  1. Cystectomy : 4 results
  2. Laparotomy : 3 results
  3. Appendectomy : 1 result

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