Characteristics and outcome in prenatally diagnosed vascular aorta-umbilical vein malformation

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Dec;35(25):6687-6690. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1919078. Epub 2021 Apr 28.

Abstract

Congenital arteriovenous fistulas involving the abdominal aorta are very rare. We report an unusual presentation involving the umbilical vein and characterized by the occurrence of a postnatal thrombosis and a favorable outcome.Synopsis: Fetal abdominal arteriovenous fistulas are rare involve branches from the aorta and can lead to umbilical vein thrombosis.

Keywords: Arteriovenous; Fetal; Malformation; Outcome; Prenatal; Thrombosis; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta
  • Arteriovenous Fistula*
  • Female
  • Fetus
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
  • Umbilical Veins / abnormalities
  • Umbilical Veins / diagnostic imaging