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Query: UMLS:C0085693 (
acute appendicitis
)
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Omphalolith is a hard, smooth, almost black bolus found in the umbilicus, resembling a malignant melanoma. It is often accompanied by
seborrhea
which may lead to abscess formation. It may be related to poor hygiene. Patient is usually complaining of umbilical discharge and pain. This report describes a rare case of omphalolith (umbilical stone) induced peritonitis, in a patient who presented as
acute appendicitis
. In our case the two umbilical stones found their way to the peritoneal cavity and induced peritonitis.
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PMID:Omphalolith presented with peritonitis: a case report. 1991 59
