Urachal Abscess: A Rare Etiology of Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults

Abdominal pain is a common cause of emergency department visits. It often poses diagnostic challenge for physicians given the broad spectrum its possible medical and surgical etiologies. We report case 32-year-old man who presented to with complaint lower abdominal one week. examination revealed suprapubic mass tenderness. Laboratory investigation elevated leukocyte count inflammatory markers. An ultrasound showed collection poorly defined borders. Additionally, CT demonstrated soft tissue adjacent anterior wall an upward track umbilicus, conferring diagnosis urachal abscess. The patient underwent successful management abscess excision. This highlights importance clinicians be aware congenital anomalies since early recognition cyst essential determine proper management.