Umbilical polyp in Infant/Neonate
Synopsis

An umbilical polyp requires prompt investigation to rule out deeper anomalies of the OMD, such as cysts, a patent vitellointestinal duct, or an enteroumbilical fistula. Serious complications such as infection, peritonitis, hemorrhage, small bowel evisceration, prolapse, obstruction, perforation, intussusception, volvulus, or hernia may occur when these exist.
Malignant degeneration of umbilical polyps has rarely been reported.
Codes
P83.6 – Umbilical polyp of newborn
SNOMEDCT:
21827002 – Umbilical polyp
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Last Updated:01/30/2020