Omphalolith: a rare entity but important to recognize
Gallouj, S.; Harmouch, T.; Amarti, A.; Fatima, Z.
Dermatology Online Journal 20(5): 22641
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108 PMID: 24852780 Document Number: 675639
Omphalolith (umbolith) is an uncommon entity under normal circumstances. However, in a deeply retracted umbilicus in an obese individual, the accumulation of sebum and keratin may lead to the formation of a stone. This calculus may remain undiagnosed for many years until revealed by secondary infection or ulceration. We report an interesting case of an omphalolith in a young woman. In our literature search, very few cases of omphalolith have been reported.