The umbilical cord constitutes a continuation of the fetal cardiovascular system anatomically
bridging between the placenta and the fetus. This structure, critical in human development …

Objectives This study was carried out to determine the prognosis, and the clinical approach,
in fetuses with umbilical cord cysts, during the second and third trimesters of gestation …

Objective To assess the clinical significance of fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV)
varix. Methods We reviewed all cases of FIUV varix diagnosed in a university hospital from …

Foetal abdominal cysts are frequently found on routine antenatal ultrasound. Various
sonographic features might help in their differential diagnosis. However, a definitive …

This series describes a single center's experience in follow‐up and management of fetuses
with an isolated fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein varix. All cases with a fetal intra …

Our objective was to review current data pertaining to prenatal ultrasonographic morphology
of the umbilical cord. To this goal we identified studies published in the English language …

Abstract Background and Objectives Fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix—a
focal dilatation of the umbilical vein—is an uncommon entity. Outcome varies from …

Case reports and case series have linked umbilical vein varices (UVVs) with adverse
pregnancy outcomes. Newer case reports and series suggest better perinatal outcomes in …

Objective Varix of the fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (VFIUV) has been reported to be
associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcome and especially with intra …

Authors whose names are accompanied by an asterisk (*) have indicated, in accordance
with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards, that …