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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03743-3 |