[Cavernous hemangioma of the umbilical cord]. / Kavernöses Hämangiom der Nabelschnur.

We report the case of a cavernous hemangioma with a recently developed hematoma of the umbilical cord. Because of a threatening intrauterine asphyxia an operative vaginal delivery was performed followed by pulmonary disturbance of adaptation and anemia with transfusion. Possible complications are discussed both in terms of the case-history and literature.

[Incidence of spina bifida occulta in relatives of children with myelodysplasia. Indications for high-risk screening]. / Inzidenz der Spina bifida occulta bei Angehörigen von Kindern mit Myelodysplasie. Indikationen zum High-risk-Screening.

Consanguineous relatives (parents, siblings) of patients with myelodysplasia show an increased incidence of spina bifida occulta compared to a normal population. According to this and considering the obvious familiarity of neural tube defects, in all cases of a spina bifida occulta known in relatives a high-risk-screening (AFP, B-scan ultrasound) should be performed during early pregnancy. Patients with a spina bifida occulta should be informed about their anomaly and in case of pregnancy instruct the obstetrician to provide a careful screening examination.