Ultrasonographic demonstration of a type 1 omphalomesenteric duct remnant

Acta Radiol. 2006 Feb;47(1):100-2. doi: 10.1080/02841850500409534.

Abstract

The vitelline or omphalomesenteric duct malformations constitute a rare group and are seen in only 2% of people. The malformations can take the form of a patent duct, a cyst, a fistula, or a sinus. They may or may not be symptomatic depending on the type of malformation. We present ultrasonographic features of a patent omphalomesenteric duct remnant in a 3-week-old boy who presented to our hospital with a non-healing umbilical lesion. Ultrasound can prove beneficial in the work-up of such cases.

MeSH terms

  • Hernia, Umbilical / diagnosis*
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases
  • Ultrasonography
  • Umbilicus / abnormalities*
  • Umbilicus / diagnostic imaging
  • Umbilicus / surgery
  • Vitelline Duct / abnormalities*
  • Vitelline Duct / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vitelline Duct / surgery