Value of ultrasonography in fetuses with persistent right umbilical vein
- VernacularTitle:超声对胎儿永存右脐静脉的诊断价值
- Author:
Yunshu OUYANG
;
Hua MENG
;
Yuxin JIANG
;
Yixiu ZHANG
;
Qing DAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonography,prenatal;
Fetus;
Umbilical veins/abnormalities
- From:Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2008;17(4):327-329
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the diagnositic value of uhrasonography in fetuses with persistent right umbilical vein.Methods Three cases of persistent right umbilical vein diagnosed in our hospital were analyzed,including the sonographic findings and clinical outcome.Results In all cases the fetal gallbladder was located between the intraabdominal umbilical vein and the stomach,the umbilical vein was connected to the right portal vein,and the portal vein curved toward the stomach.Other intracranial malformations were detected in one case,and the baby died after birth.No addional malformations were found in the other two babies,and both of them were healthy at the age of 6 months.Conclusions Persistent right umbilical vein has typical prenatal sonographic appearances.The neonatal prognosis is favorable when other anomalies are ruled out.It's clinically important for early diagnosis and genetics consultation.
