Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcomes of umbilical cord hemangioma: two case reports and a literature-based perspective - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcomes of umbilical cord hemangioma: two case reports and a literature-based perspective

  • By

  • Xing Xu

  • Hongbei Wan

  • Rong Tian

  • Xiaohong Lu

  • Hongxia Yuan

  • July 8, 2026

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    Umbilical cord hemangioma is a rare benign vascular tumor that can lead to serious perinatal complications.

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    Two cases of umbilical cord hemangioma were diagnosed prenatally via ultrasonography and confirmed postnatally.

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    Ultrasound findings included fusiform enlargement of the umbilical cord with mixed echogenicity and vascular channels.

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    Intrauterine fetal demise occurred in one case despite normal Doppler indices, indicating potential vascular compromise.

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    Close follow-up and detailed vascular assessment may improve prenatal identification and management of umbilical cord hemangioma.

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Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcomes of umbilical cord hemangioma: two case reports and a literature-based perspective

  • by Xing Xu, Hongbei Wan, Rong Tian, Xiaohong Lu, Hongxia Yuan

  • July 8, 2026

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