J Korean Med Sci.  1991 Jun;6(2):177-181. 10.3346/jkms.1991.6.2.177.

Body stalk anomaly: a case report

• Jun SA
• Ahn MO
• Lee SS
• Chi JG
• Cha KS

• KMID: 1421852
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1991.6.2.177

Abstract

A case is presented of an amnionic rupture sequence which led to massive fetal ventral herniation and lordoscoliosis. Characteristic ultrasonographic findings of an omphalocele, fetal attachment to the placenta, and the absence of free-floating umbilical cord were observed.

Keyword

Early amnionic rupture; Body stalk anomaly; Ultrasound; Congenital anomaly

MeSH Terms

Abnormalities, Multiple/*etiology/ultrasonography
Adult
Amnion
Female
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture/*complications
Gestational Age
Hernia, Umbilical/etiology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Umbilical Cord/abnormalities