Yoshimura K, Toki K, Koide T, Ashino N, Maki I
Department of Urology, Ikeda Municipal Hospital, Japan.
Int J Urol. 1994 Dec;1(4):352-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.1994.tb00064.x.
Infected urachal remnants in early childhood are occasionally seen. However, intraperitoneal penetration of an infected urachal remnant, resulting in acute peritonitis, is rare. We report a case of infantile granulomatous urachal abscess extending into the peritoneum and appendix. The diagnosis and treatment of urachal abscess in childhood are discussed.