Omphalolith

Omphalolith (Umbolith) is uncommon under normal circumstances. However in a deeply retracted umbilicus in an obese individual, accumulation of sebum and keratin may lead to the formation of a stone. This calculus may remain undiagnosed for many years until revealed by secondary infection or ulcerati...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of surgery 2011-06, Vol.73 (3), p.238-239
Hauptverfasser:	Kumar, Sampath K. L., Reddy, C. Obula, Reddy, Keertinmayee
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Cardiac Surgery Health aspects Images in Surgery Keratin Medical disorders Medicine Medicine & Public Health Neurosurgery Obesity Pediatric Surgery Plastic Surgery Surgery Thoracic Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Omphalolith (Umbolith) is uncommon under normal circumstances. However in a deeply retracted umbilicus in an obese individual, accumulation of sebum and keratin may lead to the formation of a stone. This calculus may remain undiagnosed for many years until revealed by secondary infection or ulceration.We report an intersting case of omphalolith in an elderly woman.
ISSN:	0972-2068 0973-9793
DOI:	10.1007/s12262-010-0143-z