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Christoph U. Lehmann, MD

Diagnosis

caput medusa

Body Site

abdomen umbilicus (navel)

Age

2 months

Pigmentation

dark

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Comments

This 2-month-old infant was born with a congential clot in the inferior vena cava. This resulted in the development of collateral venous drainage and this impressive caput medusa.

Description

visible veins on the abdominal wall

Categories

clinical sign neonatal dermatology cutaneous sign of systemic disease

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10/19/2004 8:22:54

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