Which important differential is clearly ruled out in the images?
Omphalocoele is ruled out, as herniation is seen separate and lateral to the umbilical cord.
Where the abdominal defect commonly is in relation to the umbilical cord insertion?
The defect is usually on the right side of the umbilical cord insertion and measures approximately 3 cm.
There is an anterior abdominal wall defect with protrusion of the bowel loops out the abdominal cavity without any covering.
By 12 weeks gestation, complete small bowel return from the extracoelomic cavity to the abdominal cavity is expected.