Does a Urachus Hurt?

Urachal cysts can develop at any age, but typically affect older children and adults. Urachal cysts are often not associated with any signs or symptoms unless there are complications such as infection. In these cases, symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, pain with urination and/or hematuria.

Do Urachal cysts hurt?

Urachal cysts present a variety of clinical manifestations that include localized periumbilical or lower abdominal pain, fever, omphalitis, urinary symptoms, or a painful and palpable mass. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom, according to most studies.

Is urachus normal?

The urachus is a ductal remnant that arises embryologically, originating from the involution of the allantois and cloaca and extending between the bladder dome and the umbilicus. During normal gestational development, the urachus involutes and its lumen is obliterated, becoming the median umbilical ligament (1).