Open AccessIntra-abdominal Umbilical Vein Varix Thrombus
Author(s) -
Michael McFadzen,
Deann Harper
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of diagnostic medical sonography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.138
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 8756-4793
pISSN - 1552-5430
DOI - 10.1177/8756479312455105
Subject(s) - medicine , varix , umbilical vein , thrombus , fetus , radiology , pregnancy , surgery , varices , in vitro , chemistry , biology , genetics , biochemistry , cirrhosis
Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix (FIUVV) is an uncommon finding with poorly understood clinical significance. Numerous fetal complications are associated with this anomaly. This case report demonstrates FIUVV in which thrombus develops leading to early induction of labor for successful delivery. The literature regarding FIUVV is reviewed and discussed with implications for sonographic follow-up during pregnancy and patient management.
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