Omphalomesenteric duct cyst K66.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Omphalomesenteric duct cyst; Vitelline cyst

Definition
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Rare, congenital omphalomesenteric malformation.

Localization
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Belly button.

Clinical features
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1.0 to 2.0 cm large, soft, reddish-brown, symptomless node in the region of the navel.

Histology
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Cystic structure with ectopic grastointestinal mucosa.

Differential diagnosis
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Gastrointestinal carcinoma metastases (Sister Joseph`s Nodule; see umbilical metastasis below), which usually originate from adenocarcinomas (stomach, ovaries, colon/rectum, pancreas).

Literature
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  1. Cappele O et al (2001) A study of the anatomic features of the duct of the urachus. Surg Radiol Anate 23: 229-235
  2. Delplace J et al (1996) A bizarre excrescence of the umbilicus in a 1-month-old child. Rev Med Brux 17: 140-142.
  3. McCalla CO et al (1995) Natural history of antenatal omphalomesenteric duct cyst. J Ultrasound Med 14: 639-640
  4. Alessandrini P, Derlon S (1992) Congenital umbilical fistulas. A report of 12 cases. Pediatrics 47: 67-71

Outgoing links (1)

Umbilical metastasis;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020