Presentation
A known case of chronic liver disease presented with umbilical swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Umbilical hernia
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Evidence of liver cirrhosis and ascites.
There is an umbilical hernia sac containing ascites showing increase in size in erect position. No bowel or omentum seen inside the sac.
Case Discussion
Umbilical hernia represents a defect at the umbilicus through which bowel, omentum or ascites can protrude outside the abdominal cavity.