Umbilical granuloma


Umbilical granuloma, is the most common umbilical abnormality in neonates, causing inflammation and drainage.

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.