A Human Umbilical Cord with Four Arteries

An unusual case of a newborn infant with four umbilical arteries is presented. Multiple catheterizations revealed that triplication of the right umbilical artery was responsible. There were no associated malformations, and follow-up at 9 months of age revealed age-appropriate growth and development....

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1985-02, Vol.24 (2), p.118-119
Main Authors: Beck, Robert, Naulty, Cheryl M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Biological and medical sciences
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Malformations
Medical sciences
Radiography
Umbilical Arteries - abnormalities
Umbilical Arteries - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:An unusual case of a newborn infant with four umbilical arteries is presented. Multiple catheterizations revealed that triplication of the right umbilical artery was responsible. There were no associated malformations, and follow-up at 9 months of age revealed age-appropriate growth and development. This case extends the spectrum of observable umbilical artery anomalies.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992288502400214