Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein dilatation associated with notching in umbilical artery

Baytur Y. B., ÖZÇAKIR H. T., Lacin S., Koyuncu F. M.

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol.271, no.2, pp.160-162, 2005 (Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 271 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-004-0608-z
  • Journal Name: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.160-162
  • Keywords: Doppler, Notching in umbilical artery, Prenatal diagnosis, Ultrasound, Umbilical vein dilatation
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Dilatation of the fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein is a rare entity. It is unclear whether prenatally diagnosed umbilical vein dilatation is associated with an increased risk of fetal anomalies or poor perinatal outcome. Umbilical artery waveform notching may be a predictor of cord abnormalities. It seems reasonable following the baby closely after the diagnosis of both conditions. Case report and discussion: We present here a new case diagnosed by ultrasonography at 30 weeks of gestation with normal fetal outcome and discuss the clinical features and the management of these rare abnormalities. © Springer-Verlag 2004.