A human umbilical cord with four arteries.
An unusual case of a newborn infant with four umbilical arteries is presented. Multiple catheterizations revealed that triplication of the right umbilical artery was responsible. There were no associated malformations, and follow-up at 9 months of age revealed age-appropriate growth and development. This case extends the spectrum of observable umbilical artery anomalies.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging