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Single umbilical artery stenosis associated with intrauterine fetal death post-transfusion
Authors:Karen Meir  Simcha Yagel  Hagai Amsalem  Ilana Ariel
Institution:1. Department of Pathology, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel;2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel
Abstract:Single umbilical artery is among the most common funicular vascular anomalies. In contrast, umbilical artery stenosis is rare, and has only been reported in three-vessel cords. We describe a case of single umbilical artery stenosis in a fetus with no associated malformations. Intrauterine fetal death occurred at 28weeks' gestation following cordocentesis and intravascular transfusion for Rhesus alloimmunization. Single umbilical artery stenosis may place the fetus at increased risk, particularly in cases requiring interventions involving cord manipulation. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Keywords:congenital anomalies  cordocentesis  umbilical artery stenosis  Rhesus alloimmunization  single umbilical artery
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