Author(s): Fayyaz S, Brinder Jeet Kaur*, Rajesh Kumari and Anshu Sobhani
Umblical Cord anomalies are rare. The incidence of umbilical artery cyst or aneurysm is therefore even lower and implications of umbilical artery anomalies are lesser known. With the advancement in radiological assessment, the identification of such anomalies is now possible. We present a case of umbilical artery aneurysm and possible differentials, the management we offered to the patient, fetal and maternal outcome and finally the histological features. We present a case of Umblical artery aneurysm of a 33-year-old primigravida was on regular antenatal checkup at our tertiary care hospital delivered by cesarean section with umbilical cord aneurysm. The karyotype and cardiac assessment were done which was found to be normal. The patient was discharged on day 4 with her post operative period being uneventful. Management of each case of umbilical artery aneurysm should be individualized, with an aim to have safe outcome for both mother and baby. Umblical artery aneurysm is a rare structural anomaly of umbilical cord. High risk of suspicion should be exercised while ultrasound evaluation in second trimester. Cases of single umbilical artery should be especially evaluated. Hence, careful prenatal assessment of umbilical cord is a necessary.
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