Rx Note

Introduction Umbilical granuloma is a common benign condition that presents in infancy . It is usually noticed as a mass of red, friable granulation tissue at the base of the umbilical stump after the cord separates in the first few days after birth. Additional symptoms may include oozing, the presence of sticky mucus and mild irritation of the skin around the navel. However, they occasionally become infected. While congenital conditions, such as patent urachus and persistent vitello intestinal duct, can mimic umbilical granuloma, they present with discharge of urine or faeces from the umbilicus. Treatment Currently, there is no clear consensus on the treatment modality of umbilical granuloma. Common salt (sodium chloride) Many centres in the UK recommend the use of common salt twice daily for 2 days as the first line therapy of umbilical granulomas. The granuloma and the surrounding skin were cleaned before with normal saline. Apply a small pinch of the table or cooking salt onto the...