An Unusual Localization of the Umbilicus in a Neonate

• Main Authors: Alkim Öden Akman (Author), Nazile Erturk (Author), Sumru Kavurt (Author), Ulker Celik (Author), Ozge Aydemir (Author), Cuneyt Yesiltepe (Author), Ahmet Yagmur Bas (Author), Nihal Demirel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract We report the case of a male neonate with a low-set umbilicus. Physical examination revealed an appropriately grown term infant with no unusual findings, except ectopically placed umbilical cord at the level of the bladder in the hypogastric zone. The infant underwent detailed investigation...