Umbilical cord ulceration: An underdiagnosed entity
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
; : 388-392, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-129957
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Umbilical cord ulceration is a rare condition presenting with sudden fetal bradycardia due to fetal hemorrhage and in most cases leading to intrauterine death. A strong association with intestinal atresia has been reported. Most cases present after 30 weeks of gestation, with preterm labor or rupture of membranes followed by sudden fetal bradycardia. We report two such cases of umbilical cord ulceration and review the available literature. One of the cases interestingly presented at 26 weeks, much earlier than what is reported in the world literature. In view of high perinatal mortality and morbidity, awareness of this condition is mandatory for timely and appropriate management to improve the fetal outcome.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rupture
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Ulcer
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Umbilical Cord
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Bradycardia
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Perinatal Mortality
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Hemorrhage
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Intestinal Atresia
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Obstetric Labor, Premature
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Membranes
Limits:
Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article