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I just noticed what looks like a piece from the umbilical cord that is still in my daughters belly button. she is 13 months old. i never noticed it because it is deep in there. will this need to be removed by a doctor?

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Needs to be seen: Visit your Pediatrician. It's needed to be seen. It could be a small granuloma.

Answered 1/31/2016

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