Umbilical Concretion

Authors

  • David Sheehan
  • Sarwat Hussain
  • Gopal Vijayaraghavan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v5i4.705

Keywords:

Umbilical concretion, omphalith, omphalolith, umbolith

Abstract

Umbilical concretion is a rarely encountered benign entity. Concretions typically form within an umbilical cleft which is unusually deep and consist of keratinaceous and sebaceous material. Lack of attention to umbilical hygiene usually plays a role in their formation. Concretions are generally asymptomatic and may only present clinically when complicated by inflammation or infection. Their appearance on imaging studies may be problematic for the radiologist given their rarity, particularly in the setting of a known or suspected intra-abdominal malignancy.

Author Biographies

David Sheehan

Radiology Resident

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Sarwat Hussain

Director, Abdominal Imaging, UMass Memorial Medical Center

Professor of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School

Gopal Vijayaraghavan

Associate Director, Abdominal Imaging, UMass Memorial Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School

 

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Published

2011-04-09

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2011)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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