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Case Reports
. 2023 Jul 4;11(7):e7656.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.7656. eCollection 2023 Jul.

Umbilical cord hemangioma and pseudocyst with favorable fetal outcome

Sikolia Wanyonyi  1 , Felix Nyagaka  1 , Patricia Okiro  2 , Lilian Ogutu  2 , Alice Nyaichowa  1 , Felix Oindi  1 , Evan Sequeira  1
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Umbilical cord hemangioma and pseudocyst with favorable fetal outcome

Sikolia Wanyonyi et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Key clinical message: There is a high association between umbilical cord hemangiomas or cysts with fetal mortality. However, favorable outcome is possible with proper prenatal monitoring and care.

Abstract: Umbilical cord hemangiomas are rare neoplasms of vascular origin, commonly found in the free section of the umbilical cord proximal to placental insertion. They are associated with an increased risk of fetal mortality. We present a rare co-occurrence of an umbilical cord hemangioma and a pseudocyst managed conservatively, with favorable fetal outcome despite the interval increase in size, decreased caliber of the umbilical arteries, and fetal chest compression.

Keywords: fetal outcome; hemangioma; pseudocyst; tumor; umbilical cord.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
(A, B) Antenatal ultrasound image showing cystic and solid areas. (B) Cord insertion. (c) Note the difference in the calibers of the umbilical arteries arrows. (D) Positive end diastolic flow.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Fetal growth velocity from 28 weeks.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3
(A) Solid mass near placental end with ruptured cyst. (B) Fluid‐filled cyst and hypercoiled cord.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 4
H&E‐stained section depicting the hemangioma.
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