Urachal sinus is a rare anomaly. Usually it is an incidental finding and present when complication develops. High degree of suspicion is needed to diagnose such cases. We are presenting a case in which a young female presented with infected umbilical- urachal sinus.

Keywords: Urachus, umbilical granuloma, urachal sinus, infraumbilical abscess.

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Dr Vikash Sinha

Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad, India

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