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Diagnostic imaging, particularly computed tomography scans, revealed a thick-walled, fluid-filled cystic lesion adjacent to the umbilicus, indicative of an infected urachal cyst without evidence of bowel involvement. Diagnosing urachal anomalies in adults remains challenging due to their rarity and nonspecific clinical presentation, emphasizing the importance of imaging for accurate identification and targeted surgical intervention. The patient underwent successful surgical excision with drainage of the associated umbilical sinus and abscess, achieving satisfactory postoperative recovery. 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