Necrotizing funisitis and calcification of umbilical vein: case report and review

Abstract Background Necrotising funisitis (NF) is a rare, chronic stage of funisitis, a severe inflammation of the umbilical cord and an important risk factor for fetal adverse outcomes. NF is characterized by yellow-white bands running parallel to the umbilical blood vessels. These bands consist of...

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Main Authors: Wendi Wang, Miao Zhang, Liyun Gong, Qingqing Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03743-3