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umbilical granuloma
Thursday 17 June 2010
Umbilical granulomas show variable inflammatory changes ranging from abscess formation to granulomatous areas.
Sometimes hair shafts or debris are present with associated foreign body giant cells. There is variable fibrosis.
See also
human development
- digestive development
omphalomesenteric duct remnant
enteric fistula
umbilical sinus
subcutaneous cyst
umbilical polyps
umbilical tumors
