Publications by authors named "Joseph Stephen Ukam"

Umbilical endometriosis or Villar's nodule is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue within the umbilicus and represent 0.5%-1% cases of endometriosis ectopia. It is classified as primary or secondary based on the surgical history.

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Intussusception is defined as the invagination of a proximal segment of the bowel into the adjoining or distal segment. In most adults with intussusception, there is a demonstrable lead point with a definite pathologic abnormality. The clinical features of intussusception include chronic intermittent abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation, and a palpable abdominal mass.

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