title: Congenital anomalies of the umbilicus.
abstract: Knowledge of the embryonic developments of the umbilicus and its contents assists the physician in correctly assessing the various anomalies found in this area. Although some will require specialized facilities and care, the majority of these anomalies can be corrected by simple operative means.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005321:Extraembryonic Membranes; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000196:embryology; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000002:abnormalities*