Spontaneous umbilical artery haematoma diagnosed in the third trimester: a case report

Abstract

Spontaneous haematoma of the umbilical cord is a rare, unpreventable maternal event. The complications of this anomaly are an uneventful pregnancy, foetal distress or even an intrauterine foetal death. Umbilical cord haematoma usually results from the rupture of the umbilical vein, rarely of the umbilical arteries. We present the case of spontaneous umbilical cord haematoma diagnosed antenatally with ultrasonography, with the baby being successfully delivered by caesarean section.

Keywords:

• Haematoma
• umbilical cord
• hyperechoic
• hypoechoic

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We have no declaration of interest and any source of funding to report.