Abstract
Epidermal cysts are one of the most common benign skin tumors, although they are rarely found in the umbilicus of a child. Herein we report the case of a 13-year-old girl with a congenital umbilical mass. This mass had been misdiagnosed as a lipoma at birth. Awareness of this lesion can avoid its misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Highlights
A 13-year-old girl presented with a red, swollen mass in her umbilicus (Figure 1)
Epidermal cysts are one of the most common benign skin tumors, they are rarely found in the umbilicus of a child
Congenital Epidermal Cyst of the Umbilicus: A Case Report birth, the umbilical ring has become entirely closed by the developing abdominal wall except for the space occupied by the cord, which contains the umbilical vein, paired umbilical arteries, and the fibrous remnants of the urachus, and omphalomesenteric duct [6]
Summary
A 13-year-old girl presented with a red, swollen mass in her umbilicus (Figure 1). This mass had been present since birth, and was diagnosed as a lipoma by her pediatrician. Epidermal cysts are one of the most common benign skin tumors, they are rarely found in the umbilicus of a child. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl with a congenital umbilical mass. This mass had been misdiagnosed as a lipoma at birth.
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