This image depicted the umbilicus of an infant, which displayed an inflamed lesion that under a dark field examination revealed the presence of Treponema pallidum spirochetes, and hence, a diagnosis of congenital syphilis was made.

Umbilical Abnormalities – Clinical Review

Some children are born with or develop problems that impair the umbilicus, which is an important anatomical feature. It is very important for paediatricians to know the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders. In this section we will read details about umbilical abnormalities. Read more about paediatric surgery Acquired Umbilical Abnormalities: Acquired conditions […]

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