A Case of Varix of the Fetal Intra-Abdominal Umbilical Vein and Review of the Literature.
- Author:
Myoung Chan KIM
1
;
Doo Byoung CHAY
;
Sang Eun LEE
;
Jong Seok KIM
;
Yoon Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Andong General Hospital, Andong, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Umbilical vein varix;
Prenatal ultrasonography;
Color Doppler
- MeSH:
Dilatation;
Humans;
Infant;
Pregnancy;
Ultrasonography;
Ultrasonography, Prenatal;
Umbilical Veins*;
Varicose Veins*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(7):1226-1228
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Varix of the intraabdominal portion of the fetal umbilical vein is a rare entity. We present a case of varix of the intrafetal umbilical vein diagnosed by routine prenatal ultrasonography at 35 weeks of gestation. Color Doppler examination of the abnormal umbilical vein demonstrated turbulent flow through 23-mm diameter cystic dilatation of the fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein consistent with a varix. No other sonographic abnormalities were detected, and a healthy infant was delivered at term.
