Hernia, Umbilical

Synonyms

Exomphalos

Hernias, Umbilical

Omphalocele

Omphaloceles

Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical Hernias

A HERNIA due to an imperfect closure or weakness of the umbilical ring. It appears as a skin-covered protrusion at the UMBILICUS during crying, coughing, or straining. The hernia generally consists of OMENTUM or SMALL INTESTINE. The vast majority of umbilical hernias are congenital but can be acquired due to severe abdominal distention.

See Also
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome