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, cilt.271, sa.2, ss.160-162, 2005 (Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 271 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00404-004-0608-z
  • Dergi Adı: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.160-162
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Doppler, Notching in umbilical artery, Prenatal diagnosis, Ultrasound, Umbilical vein dilatation
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.