Which examining a newborn baby in the nursery, a physician notes that urine is draining from the umbilicus. Contrast dye is introduced into the bladder through the urethra, and it is confirmed radiologically that dye is passing to the umbilicus. Which of the following embryonic structures has abnormally persisted in the patient?

Which examining a newborn baby in the nursery, a physician notes that urine is draining from the umbilicus. Contrast dye is introduced into the bladder through the urethra, and it is confirmed radiologically that dye is passing to the umbilicus. Which of the following embryonic structures has abnormally persisted in the patient?


(A) Allantoic duct
(B) Mesonephric duct
(C) Mesonephric tubules
(D) Ureteric bud
(E) Urorectal septum

Answer: A: Allantoic duct


Anatomy

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