Abstract
BACKGROUND: A single umbilical artery (SUA) in a fetus may be associated with hydronephrosis. CASES: We describe 2 cases of SUA, one of which had severe hydronephrosis with ascites and was stillborn. The other case was born alive with a unilateral hydroureter and is being managed with close monitoring. CONCLUSION: Detection of SUA on antenatal ultrasound should prompt a careful search for urinary tract abnormalities, as associated severe hydronephrosis may lead to a poor outcome.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 136-138 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Feb 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hydronephrosis
- Pregnancy complications
- Umbilical arteries
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology