Omphalomesenteric duct cyst

Omphalomesenteric duct cysts (ODC), also known as an omphalomesenteric duct remnant or vitelline cyst, are developmental defects relating to the closure of the omphalomesenteric duct. It usually disintegrates within six weeks of gestation, but remnants of the cyst can sometimes be found along the intestines or umbilicus. Any remnants can be removed via surgical means.^[1]

Omphalomesenteric duct cyst
Other names	Omphalomesenteric duct remnant, vitelline cyst
Patent omphalomesenteric duct.
Specialty	Dermatology, gastroenterology

See also

• Pilomatricoma
• List of cutaneous conditions

References

1. Bolognia, Jean L.; et al. (2007). Dermatology. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 1681, 1689. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.