Varix of the fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein: prenatal sonographic diagnosis and suggested in utero management

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 b...

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Published in:Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology 2000-10, Vol.16 (5), p.476-478
Main Authors: Zalel, Y., Lehavi, O., Heifetz, S., Aizenstein, O., Dolitzki, M., Lipitz, S., Achiron, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen - blood supply
Adult
Amniocentesis
Biological and medical sciences
Cesarean Section
Diabetes, Gestational - diagnosis
Female
Fetal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Fetal Diseases - therapy
Fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein
Follow-Up Studies
Gestational Age
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Management. Prenatal diagnosis
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Prenatal sonographic diagnosis
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Pulsed - methods
Ultrasonography, Prenatal - methods
Umbilical Veins - diagnostic imaging
Varicose Veins - diagnostic imaging
Varicose Veins - therapy
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Summary: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
ISSN:0960-7692
1469-0705
DOI:10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00283.x