title: Congenital hernia of the umbilical cord associated with extracelomic colonic atresia and perforation of gut in a newborn.
abstract: Congenital hernia of the umbilical cord (CHUC) is a rare congenital entity compared to more common post-natally occurring umbilical hernia. Although recognized as a distinct entity since 1920s, CHUC is often misdiagnosed as a small omphalocele, resulting in its underreporting. We present the first case report of CHUC associated with extracelomic colonic atresia, complicated by perinatal perforation in a newborn. We also discuss the differentiating features from other anterior abdominal wall defects such as omphalocele and gastroschisis including its embryogenesis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery,King Fahad Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, Al Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Kamalesh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pal
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000002:abnormalities*