Omphalocele

Omphalocele
  • Facts:
    Congenital abdominal wall defect
  • Diagnosis:
    Intraabdominal contents protrude through umbilical ring
    Bowel covered by amnioperitoneal membrane
    Increased levels of MSAFP
  • Associated With:
    Other congenital abnormalities (eg. heart, kidney)
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Gastroschisis



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August 9th 2010