Umbilical cord haematoma: a serious pregnancy complication.
The 2 cases presented show the potential morbidity and mortality which may be associated with umbilical cord haematoma. That timely diagnoses and delivery can save such an affected fetus is seen in Case 1. If fetal movements are absent, both a nonstress cardiotocograph and ultrasound scan may lead to the correct management.
Gregora
M G
MG
Nambour General Hospital, Queensland.
Lai
J
J
D000328:Adult; D015148:Cardiotocography; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology*; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000473:pathology; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000473:pathology