Omphalocele

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Infant omphalocele

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Omphalocele

Symptoms:

An omphalocele is clearly evident by a defect in the abdominal wall at the navel through which the abdominal contents protrude. There are different sizes of omphaloceles. Smaller ones have only intestine protruding, while larger ones may have the liver or spleen protruding as well.

Signs and tests:

Prenatal ultrasounds often identify infants with an omphalocele before birth. Otherwise, physical examination of the infant is sufficient for your health care provider to diagnose this condition. Testing is usually not necessary.

Review Date: 7/17/2004
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, M.D., MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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