Omphalitis and umbilical cord cyst associated with patent urachus in a newborn
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Background: Patent urachus is a rare pathology. Its diagnosis and timely treatment can have an impact on the prognosis. Case report: A term newborn of 8 days, history of Umbilical cord cyst, who consulted for omphalitis, for which antimicrobial treatment was started, abdominal ultrasound was performed, evidencing an image compatible with patent urachus. She was taken to surgery with adequate clinical evolution and completed antibiotic coverage for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus favorably. Conclusion: Patent urachus is a rare pathology that requires multidisciplinary management to initiate treatment on time. The umbilical cord cysts and omphalitis are associated with patent urachus.
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