Navel concretion formation L98.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Navel stone; Omphalite

Definition
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Hard, dark brown concrements, which are formed by adhesion and aggregation of keratin and dirt in the pit of the navel, which can be removed with tweezers.

Differential diagnosis
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Malignant melanoma; verruca seborrhoica; umbilical metastasis.

Therapy
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Soak, e.g. with 2% salicylic acid ointment (e.g. Salicylvaseline Lichtenstein, R228 ), then remove carefully.

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Incoming links (3)

Navel stone; Omphalite; Umbilical metastasis;

Outgoing links (5)

Keratin; Keratosis seborrhoeic (overview); Melanoma cutaneous; Salicylic acid ointment 1/2/3/5/10 or 20% (nrf 11.43.); Umbilical metastasis;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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