Ectopic liver tissue within the umbilical cord

J Pediatr Surg. 2001 Jul;36(7):1085-6. doi: 10.1053/jpsu.2001.24761.

Abstract

A solid mass in the umbilical cord is a very rare finding. A neonate with isolated ectopic liver tissue found in the umbilical cord is reported. This is the first known such reported case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Choristoma*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver*
  • Umbilical Cord / pathology*