An umbilical polyp in an infant.
The persistence at birth of the omphalomesenteric (vitelline) duct may result in life-threatening consequences. Early identification of this congenital anomaly is essential for prompt surgical treatment to eliminate the risk of prolapse and herniation. A neonatal umbilical polyp may indicate the presence of an omphalomesenteric duct remnant. We describe the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an infant with an umbilical polyp. We also present an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of vitelline duct remnants and their associated anomalies.
Swanson
David L
DL
Department of Medicine, North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA.
Pakzad
Betty
B
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011127:Polyps / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000473:pathology*; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000002:abnormalities*