Umbilical Appendix Masquerading as a Patent Omphalomesenteric Duct in a Neonate

The umbilicus is the site of a number of well-recognized and unusual abnormalities. Well-known neonatal umbilical abnormalities include umbilical hernias, granulomas/polyps, and congenital remnants of development. In this article, we describe a rare case of an appendix draining through the umbilicus...

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Published in:Pediatric and developmental pathology 2022-07, Vol.25 (4), p.474-478
Main Authors: Karakas, Cansu, Katzman, Philip J., Wakeman, Derek S., Chacon, Miranda
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The umbilicus is the site of a number of well-recognized and unusual abnormalities. Well-known neonatal umbilical abnormalities include umbilical hernias, granulomas/polyps, and congenital remnants of development. In this article, we describe a rare case of an appendix draining through the umbilicus of a neonate. In the literature, there are only 15 cases with possible umbilical appendix. We describe this rare case along with a review of the literature and discuss the underlying pathophysiology.
ISSN:1093-5266
1615-5742
DOI:10.1177/10935266221078500