An umbilical granuloma is one of the most common umbilical abnormalities in newborns. The granuloma looks like a ball of moist, red tissue on the bellybutton. They most frequently occur in newborns ...

When the cells clump together, they protect the body from potential threats in two ways. The first is keeping an infection in one place to stop it from spreading to other parts of the body. The second ...

When your baby’s umbilical cord is cut, you’ll need to watch the belly button carefully to make sure it heals properly. Umbilical infections and bleeding are key concerns. Another development that ...

A calcified granuloma is a cluster of cells that forms as part of an immune response and hardens over time. It’s usually due to an infection and most commonly forms in the lungs, but can occur in many ...