Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2003 Dec;46(12):2473-2475.

A Case of Spontaneous Umbilical Cord Hematoma with Antepartum Fetal Distress

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.

Abstract

Spontaneous umbilical cord hematoma is a rare cause of fetal distress and intrauterine fetal death. The perinatal mortality rate approaches 50%. Various causes of the cord hematoma have been suggested as congenital abnormalities, short cord, trauma, cord around neck, torsion, syphilis, or postmature pregnancy. We have experienced one case of the fetal distress from umbilical cord hematoma, which is presented with a brief review of the literatures.

Keyword

Umbilical cord hematoma; Fetal distress

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Fetal Death
Fetal Distress*
Hematoma*
Neck
Perinatal Mortality
Pregnancy
Syphilis
Umbilical Cord*
Full Text Links
  • KJOG
Actions
Cited
CITED
export Copy
Close
Share
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Similar articles
Copyright © 2024 by Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors. All rights reserved.     E-mail: koreamed@kamje.or.kr