Omphalocoele

Discussion:

Given the history of a large abdominal mass and this radiograph, the differential diagnosis is between omphalocoele and gastroschisis.  In an omphalocoele, a membrane covers the herniated bowel whereas in gastroschisis, there is no external membrane and multiple loops of herniated bowel can be resolved as they lie atop of one another.

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