Umbilical granuloma is the most common umbilical abnormality in neonates, causing inflammation and drainage.
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Clinical features
It presents as soft, moist, pink, pedunculated, friable lesion. It usually appears after the umbilical cord has been separated.
Treatment
The treatment of choice is Silver Nitrate. Double-ligature is an alternative treatment for pedunculated granuloma.
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