Dermatologic approach to an umbilical mass

The potential for bowel perforation in dermatology is rare; however, perforation remains an important consideration for lesions in and around the umbilicus. We present a case of a 74-year-old female who presented to the outpatient dermatology office for evaluation and biopsy of an umbilical mass. Du...

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Published inJournal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 95 - 96
Main Authors Fernandez, Joan, Guidry, Jacqueline, Orengo, Ida
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2019
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
biopsy
diagnosis
Health aspects
Hernia
Intestinal perforation
surgery
umbilical hernia
diagnosis
Biopsy
umbilical hernia
surgery
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Summary:The potential for bowel perforation in dermatology is rare; however, perforation remains an important consideration for lesions in and around the umbilicus. We present a case of a 74-year-old female who presented to the outpatient dermatology office for evaluation and biopsy of an umbilical mass. Due to the location, biopsy was deferred and the patient was sent for surgical consultation. The patient was later diagnosed with an incarcerated ventral hernia. We will discuss the differential diagnosis of umbilical masses and the possible complications associated with performing biopsies on lesions in this area.
ISSN:2352-2410
2352-2429
DOI:10.4103/jdds.jdds_54_18