omphalocele

[/ˌɒmfələˈsiːl/ or /ˈɒmfələsiːl/]
nounfemininepl: omphaloceles
onfalocele
1. A congenital abdominal wall defect in which abdominal organs protrude through an opening at the umbilicus, covered by a membrane (amnion)
The baby was diagnosed with an omphalocele and required surgical repair shortly after birth.
O bebê foi diagnosticado com onfalocele e necessitou de correção cirúrgica pouco após o nascimento.
2. A herniation of abdominal contents through the umbilical ring
Omphalocele is often detected during prenatal ultrasound screening.
A onfalocele é frequentemente detectada durante triagem de ultrassom pré-natal.
Omphalocele is a medical term used primarily in obstetric and pediatric contexts. It is part of standard medical nomenclature in both Brazilian and Portuguese healthcare systems. Early prenatal diagnosis is increasingly common in developed healthcare systems, allowing for better preparation and immediate surgical intervention after birth. The condition represents approximately 1 in 4,000 to 1 in 6,000 live births.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exomphalosumbilical hernia (when severe)ventral hernia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
onfalocele
Standard medical terminology used in Brazilian healthcare system
Portugal
onfalocelo
Portuguese variation of the same medical term
Medical International
onfalocele / omphalocele
Used identically across most English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking medical communities

Related Words

gastroschisisumbilicuscongenital defectherniaabdominal wall defectprenatal diagnosis
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