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Omphalocele<br />

Occur 1 in 5000 live births, more common in boys<br />

over 50% have associated cardiac, GI, GU,<br />

musculoskeletal, or CNS anomalies<br />

Herniation of abdominal contents through defective<br />

umbilical ring<br />

overlying sac of outer amnion and peritoneum<br />

umbilical cord in continuity with sac<br />

liver involved in larger defects<br />

High mortality (30-60%) due to other anomalies

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