Keywords
Umbilical cord; Hernia; Heterotopic; Liver; Newborn
Abstract
A mass in umbilical cord hernia is a rare clinical presentation in neonates. Here a case of heterotopic liver within the hernia of umbilical cord in a one day old newborn. The baby was born in 38 weeks gestation, and weighed 3.200 kg at birth. He presented with a congenital protruding umbilical cord containing a solid mass measuring 2.8 cm in its greatest dimension. Abdominal ultrasonography found no connection with the visceral organ. The histology of the solid lesion consisted of epithelial cells, which were laid as plates or cords and separated by a thin vascular channel. This has given it a similar morphology of hepatocytes. This is extremely rare and we are reporting this case of ectopic liver as new presentation. The aim of our case presentation is to draw medical society attention to this possible pathological variation and the surgical treatment of this condition
Citation
Saad A, Azaa N, Zenah N, and Muataz A. Ectopic Liver Tissue in Hernia of Umbilical Cord. A Case Report SM J Case Rep. 2019; 5(1): 1093.