Omphalitis Gangrenous

Gangrenous omphalitis - erysipelas from the stomach

Description of the pathology This pathology refers to purulent-inflammatory diseases of the umbilical wound with an uncharacteristic local course in the area of ​​the umbilical ring, fatty tissue and abdominal wall. The affected area is larger than the navel and can involve the skin of the anterior abdominal wall and lower limb. A distinctive feature is a slow, sluggish development process and a poor tendency to self-heal (healing without scars).