Bleeding from the umbilicus in an adult female during menstruation is suggestive of -: (A) Bleeding diathesis, (B) Vicarious menstruation, (C) Persistent urachus, (D) Purpura
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Vicarious menstruation Vicarious menstruation: Vicarious meaning - assumption of the function of one organ by another; Vicarious menstruation means - blood loss during menstruation at some site other than the as hemorrhage from the nose vagina the breast or eyes or the umbilicus.