Common Salt for Umbilical Granuloma: A Successful Case Report
Common salt for umbilical granuloma
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https://doi.org/10.59747/smjidisurabaya.v3i1.76Kata Kunci:
umbilical granuloma, common salt, newbornAbstrak
Background: During the neonatal period, umbilical granuloma is a common problem. However, limited is recognized about its etiology and the most effective treatment method remains unknown. Case presentation: A 40-day-old girl visited the pediatric outpatient department with a non-watery umbilical mass after the umbilical cord was separated. A clear, flesh-like mass measuring 1x0.8x0.5 cm protruded from the umbilicus. There was no yellowish discharge and the surrounding skin was normal. Common salt was applied to the umbilical mass three times a day. On the second day of saline treatment, the granuloma became blackish, and on the third day, the granuloma detached. After a week, the umbilicus became clear. Conclusion: For an umbilical granuloma, the common salt treatment appears to be a practical, affordable, and effective treatment option, especially in limited healthcare facilities.
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