OMIA 000781-9940 : Patent urachus in Ovis aries |
In other species:
domestic cat
,
white rhinoceros
,
mountain zebra
,
dog
Mendelian trait/disorder:
unknown
Considered a defect:
yes
Cross-species summary:
The urachus is a canal present in the foetus, connecting the bladder with the allantois via the navel. It normally disappears after birth. A patent urachus is one which persists after birth, allowing urine to drip out of the bladder through the umbilicus.
Reference
1969 | Dennis, S.M. : | |
Patent urachus in a neonatal lamb Cornell Veterinarian 59:581-584, 1969. Pubmed reference: 5389256. |
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- Created by Frank Nicholas on 06 Sep 2005