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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Navel stone; Omphalite

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hard, dark brown concrements, which are formed by adhesion and aggregation of keratin and dirt in the pit of the navel, which can be removed with tweezers.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Malignant melanoma; verruca seborrhoica; umbilical metastasis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Soak, e.g. with 2% salicylic acid ointment (e.g. Salicylvaseline Lichtenstein, R228 ), then remove carefully.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer