Fetal Intra-Abdominal Umbilical Vein Varix: A Case Report and Literature Review

Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix is a rare malformation of the umbilical cord. This is a critical situation due to discrepancies in outcomes varying from normal to high rates of complications and fetal mortalities. We report the observation of a FIUVV vein diagnosed precociously at 22 weeks with a quiet increasing of the diameter by 31 weeks. The outcome was favourable and close monitoring after birthshowed no anomalies. Despite a good prognosis it seems that a close monitoring is essential in antenatal period.