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I have a small lump inside my belly button and i keep getting smelly discharge ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Urachal cyst?: It seems likely you have a urachal (also called umbilical) cyst, a minor congenital anomaly. It should be corrected, which is a fairly minor surgical procedure: if not corrected, it could get infected, which would be at best unpleasant and perhaps serious. See your GP (ideally at a time when the discharge is present). Good luck!

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 4/24/2017

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