1. To review the embryological development that gives rise to congenital urachal anomalies.
2. To understand the classification of urachal anomalies based on anatomical location
3. To review CT and US imaging features of congenital anomalies and acquired urachal remnant diseases.
4. To identify associated complications of urachal anomalies and its implications for management.
1. Overview and review of embryological development that gives rise to congenital urachal anomalies
2. Classification of congenital urachal anomalies and acquired urachal remnant diseases
3. Review of clinical presentation and imaging features on CT and US of congenital urachal anomalies
a. Vesicourachal Diverticulum
b. Patent Urachus
c. Umbilical-Urachal Sinus
d. Urachal Cyst
4. Review of clinical presentation and imaging features on CT and US of acquired urachal remnant diseases.
a. Infection
b. Malignancy
Krishnarao, P,
Chou, B,
Van Bockel, S,
The Anatomical and Imaging Features of Urachal Anomalies . Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005893.html