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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Published in:Indian journal of surgery 2011-06, Vol.73 (3), p.238-239
Main Authors: Kumar, Sampath K. L., Reddy, C. Obula, Reddy, Keertinmayee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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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Summary: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