Entire liver as the only content of hernia of the umbilical cord

Hernia. 2012 Oct;16(5):605-6. doi: 10.1007/s10029-011-0792-2. Epub 2011 Jan 29.

Abstract

Hernia of the umbilical cord is a small omphalocoele with the abdominal defect being less than 4 cm and the small intestine being the usual content. We report a rare case of hernia of the umbilical cord with the whole of the liver herniating through the small defect into the sac as the only content. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hernia, Umbilical / pathology
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery*
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Umbilical Cord / pathology*