Omphalomesenteric duct cystK66.8

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

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rare, congenital omphalomesenteric malformation.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Belly button.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

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

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Cystic structure with ectopic grastointestinal mucosa.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

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

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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  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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer