Omphalolith: a rare entity but important to recognize.
Omphalolith (umbolith) is an uncommon entity under normal circumstances. However, in a deeply retracted umbilicus in an obese individual, the accumulation of sebum and keratin may lead to the formation of a stone. This calculus may remain undiagnosed for many years until revealed by secondary infection or ulceration. We report an interesting case of an omphalolith in a young woman. In our literature search, very few cases of omphalolith have been reported.
University Hospital Hassan second.
Salim
S
Gallouj
Touafiq
T
Harmouch
Afaf
A
Amarti
Zahra
Z
Fatima
D000293:Adolescent; D002137:Calculi / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D046169:Dermoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery