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Varix of the fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein: prenatal sonographic diagnosis and suggested in utero management
Author(s) -
Zalel Y.,
Lehavi O.,
Heifetz S.,
Aizenstein O.,
Dolitzki M.,
Lipitz S.,
Achiron R.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00283.x
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilical vein , fetus , fetal distress , in utero , obstetrics , varix , ultrasound , obstetrics and gynaecology , prenatal diagnosis , pregnancy , radiology , varices , biochemistry , chemistry , cirrhosis , biology , in vitro , genetics
Varix of the fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) is a rare entity. We describe an ultrasound diagnosis of this condition together with a review of the literature relating to its prognosis and management. Our conclusion is that close fetal monitoring should be performed, and delivery should be induced when lung maturity has been accomplished or any fetal distress is apparent. Copyright © 2000 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology