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| Year : 2019 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 95-96 |
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Dermatologic approach to an umbilical mass
Joan Fernandez1, Jacqueline A Guidry1, Ida Orengo2
1 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
2 Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ida Orengo
1977 Butler Boulevard, 6th Floor, Suite E6. 200, Houston, Texas 77030
USA
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/jdds.jdds_54_18
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The potential for bowel perforation in dermatology is rare; however, perforation remains an important consideration for lesions in and around the umbilicus. We present a case of a 74-year-old female who presented to the outpatient dermatology office for evaluation and biopsy of an umbilical mass. Due to the location, biopsy was deferred and the patient was sent for surgical consultation. The patient was later diagnosed with an incarcerated ventral hernia. We will discuss the differential diagnosis of umbilical masses and the possible complications associated with performing biopsies on lesions in this area.
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