What term describes a hernia located around the belly button?

What term describes a hernia located around the belly button?

• A. Inguinal hernia
• B. Umbilical hernia
• C. Incisional hernia
• D. Hiatal hernia

Answer: (B)

A hernia around the belly button is called an umbilical hernia. The umbilicus is the anatomical name for the belly button, so when the abdominal contents protrude through the wall near that site, the correct label is umbilical hernia.

To contrast the others: an inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, where tissue pushes through the inguinal canal. an incisional hernia happens at a prior surgical scar on the abdomen. a hiatal hernia involves part of the stomach pushing up through the diaphragm into the chest.