Open AccessOmphalolith: An underdiagnosed entity
Author(s) -
Jouini Wafa,
Litaiem Noureddine,
Zaimi Yosra,
Mouelhi Leila,
Debbeche Radhouane,
Zeglaoui Faten
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6443
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilicus (mollusc) , dermatology , surgery
Omphalolith is a rare and underdiagnosed entity due to the accumulation of sebum and keratin in the umbilicus. It usually occurs in the elderly with deep and narrow umbilicus. Early recognition of omphalolith is important to prevent complications, unnecessary investigations, and anxiety. We report herein two new cases of omphalolith.