[Patent omphalomesenteric duct (a case report)].
PURPOSE: To report a rare case of patent omphalo-mesenteric duct and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical and radiological findings of this pathology. CASE REPORT: A two-month-old infant presented with umbilical liquid production since birth. Local examination showed an inflammatory umbilical tumefaction. Catheterization and injection of contrast material through the canal evidenced a communication with the gut, consistent with a patent omphalo-mesenteric duct. DISCUSSION: Persistent omphalo-mesenteric duct is a rare affection. Diagnostis is based on clinical and radiological findings. Clinical findings may be atypical in some cases. Complications are severe and include prolapsus, occlusion, ulcus, haemorrhage and perforation. CONCLUSION: Diagnostis of patent omphalo-mesenteric duct must be precocious to avoid complications.