Omphalolith: a rare entity but important to recognize

Omphalolith: a rare entity but important to recognize

Omphalolith (umbolith) is an uncommon entity under normal circumstances. However, in a deeply retracted umbilicus in an obese individual, the 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 infect...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal Vol. 20; no. 5; p. 22641
Main Authors: Gallouj, Salim, Harmouch, Touafiq, Amarti, Afaf, Fatima, Zahra
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 16-05-2014
Subjects:
Adolescent
Calculi - pathology
Calculi - surgery
Dermoscopy
Female
Humans
Umbilicus - pathology
Umbilicus - surgery
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Summary:Omphalolith (umbolith) is an uncommon entity under normal circumstances. However, in a deeply retracted umbilicus in an obese individual, the 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 interesting case of an omphalolith in a young woman. In our literature search, very few cases of omphalolith have been reported.
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ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D3205022641