Absent umbilical artery diastolic flow in a fetus with a partial mole at 18 weeks' gestation.
We present a case in which Doppler velocimetry of the umbilical artery in a fetus with a partial mole at 18 weeks' gestation revealed absent diastolic flow. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of Doppler velocimetry of the umbilical artery in this rare condition. Increased placental resistance in this abnormal placenta may explain this finding.
Sherer
D M
DM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14642-8668.
Glantz
J C
JC
Metlay
L A
LA
Saller
D N
DN
D000328:Adult; D003971:Diastole; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000378:metabolism*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*