History of Tumors of the Umbilicus

In: Adult Umbilical Reconstruction · 2017 · pp. 355–363 · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-43887-0_37 · W2753103299
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This paper reviews the literature on benign and malignant umbilical tumors, including their early history, with an appendix referencing Cullen's 1916 report.

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Tumors of the umbilicus can be benign or malignant. The author reviews the literature on tumors of the umbilicus including the early history of these tumors. The Appendix is a section of the extensive report by Cullen in 1916 that includes all the material on tumors of the umbilicus. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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