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Small Indent In Skin On Lower Part Of Stomach, Clear Liquid Discharge. Cure?
Hello, I have a small indent in my skin at the lower part of my stomach that is roughly 1mm wide and maybe 2-3mm deep. It has been there as long as I can remember and very occasional may produce a small amount of clear to white lliquid if squeezed. It is almost like a large individual pore of some sort. What could this be?
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
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This is possibly a sinus which is congenital in nature meaning it has been present from birth due to some embryological defect during closure of the abdominal wall. Therefore it secretes some sort of fluid occasionally. It has a propensity to get infected and cause inflammation. Sometimes, it can connect with an underlying tract most commonly the urinary tract in which case it is labeled as a fistula. Management comprises of a contrast study to underline the tract followed by surgical excision to remove all the contents of the cavity.
This is possibly a sinus which is congenital in nature meaning it has been present from birth due to some embryological defect during closure of the abdominal wall. Therefore it secretes some sort of fluid occasionally. It has a propensity to get infected and cause inflammation. Sometimes, it can connect with an underlying tract most commonly the urinary tract in which case it is labeled as a fistula. Management comprises of a contrast study to underline the tract followed by surgical excision to remove all the contents of the cavity.
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