Umbilical Granuloma: A case report

Emanah Victor Steve 1, * and Okongko Anietienteabasi Okon 2

1 Mater Misericordia Hospital, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
2 West End Hospital, Delta State, Nigeria.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 10(01), 217–220.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.10.1.0718
Publication history: 
Received on 26 July 2023; revised on 07 September 2023; accepted on 09 September 2023
 
Abstract: 
After birth, remnants of the umbilical cord should separate spontaneously from the neonate within 1-2 weeks. However, in certain instances, following separation, a small red or pink moist bump forms in a neonate’s umbilical stump known as an umbilical granuloma. Treatment options include the application of silver nitrate, salt application, double-ligature technique, cryosurgery, and surgical excision.   
We present a 7 week old male with an umbilical granuloma treated with the double ligature technique using an absorbable suture with the disappearance of the lesion at a 1 week follow up visit.
The ligature technique is one of several methods used in the treatment of umbilical granuloma. Although non-absorbable silk sutures are commonly used for this technique, absorbable sutures can be used for lesions with a narrow stalk.
 
Keywords: 
Umbilical; Granuloma; Ligature; Silk; Absorbable; Neonate
 
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