A Case of Intra-Amniotic Umbilical Vein Varices Misdiagnosed as an Omphalocele

Conclusion: Large intra-amniotic umbilical vein varices can be clinically misdiagnosed as an omphalocele. Their resection near the level of the fascia, as with normal umbilical veins, could be a better management with a better prognosis.PMID:37071768 | DOI:10.1080/15513815.2023.2201626

Source: Fetal and Pediatric Pathology - April 18, 2023 Category: Pathology Authors: Hayet Zitouni Taycir Cheikhrouhou Chiraz Regaieg Afef Ben Thabet Rim Kallel Saloua Ammar Tahya Sellami Boudawara Nadia Hmida Mahdi Ben Dhaou Riadh Mhiri Source Type: research