Protrusion of abdominal contents (omental fat ± bowel) into or through anterior abdominal wall via umbilical ring
Congenital: Diagnosed in infancy
Acquired: Develops in later life
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Selected References
Henriksen NA et al: Guidelines for treatment of umbilical and epigastric hernias from the European Hernia Society and Americas Hernia Society. Br J Surg. 107(3):171-90, 2020
Konerman M et al: Image of the month: umbilical hernia with ascites and a collateral paraumbilical vein in decompensated cirrhosis. Am J Gastroenterol. 108(8):1237, 2013
Aguirre DA et al: Abdominal wall hernias: imaging features, complications, and diagnostic pitfalls at multi-detector row CT. Radiographics. 25(6):1501-20, 2005
Khati NJ et al: Imaging of the umbilicus and periumbilical region. Radiographics. 18(2):413-31, 1998
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Protrusion of abdominal contents (omental fat ± bowel) into or through anterior abdominal wall via umbilical ring
Congenital: Diagnosed in infancy
Acquired: Develops in later life
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
Fluoroscopic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Henriksen NA et al: Guidelines for treatment of umbilical and epigastric hernias from the European Hernia Society and Americas Hernia Society. Br J Surg. 107(3):171-90, 2020
Konerman M et al: Image of the month: umbilical hernia with ascites and a collateral paraumbilical vein in decompensated cirrhosis. Am J Gastroenterol. 108(8):1237, 2013
Aguirre DA et al: Abdominal wall hernias: imaging features, complications, and diagnostic pitfalls at multi-detector row CT. Radiographics. 25(6):1501-20, 2005
Khati NJ et al: Imaging of the umbilicus and periumbilical region. Radiographics. 18(2):413-31, 1998
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