To assess the clinical significance of varix of the intraabdominal portion of the umbilical vein,
we reviewed 10 cases diagnosed prenatally by ultrasonography at a median gestational …

Discussion FIUV is a focal dilatation of the intra-abdominal portion of the umbilical vein
(Zalel et al. Citation 2000; Valsky et al. Citation 2004; Fung et al. Citation 2005; Byers et al …

To compare the normal extrahepatic portion of the fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein
(FIUV) with varix of the FIUX, we prospectively measured the diameter of the FIUV in 150 …

Objective This study reviewed clinical characteristics of fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein
(FIUV) varices that were detected during antenatal ultrasound examinations. Methods …

Discussion FIUV varix is a rare umbilical abnormality, with a prevalence rate of 0.4–2.8
cases/1000 births (Byers et al. Citation 2009; Mankuta et al. Citation 2011; Lee et al. Citation …

Fetal intraabdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) dilatation, or varix, is a rare ultrasonographic (US)
finding of focal dilatation of the umbilical vein. This article describes FIUV tortuosity in cases …

We describe five cases of dilation or varix of the umbilical portion of the left portal vein
appearing as a fetal intra‐abdominal cyst. Doppler or color flow examination, or both …

Umbilical vein varices are rare fetal anomalies typically found intra-abdominally and
identified on ultrasound prior to birth. Intra-abdominal umbilical vein varices account for …

Umbilical vein varix is a rare entity, which can lead to in utero fetal death. We report the case
of a women diagnosed with umbilical vein varix on the 31st week of amenorrhea. A close …

Umbilical vein varix is associated with a high incidence of fetal anomalies and perinatal
complications. There are two types of umbilical vein varix: fetal intra‐abdominal and extra …