The finding of a single umbilical aery on ultrasound is :
The presence of a single umbilical aery may be associated with congenital malformations.Reference: Textbook of obstetrics, Sheila Balakrishnan, 2nd edition, page no:63
General obstetrics
Insignificant
Occurs in 10% of newborns
An Indicator of considerably increased incidence of major malformations in the fetus
Equally common in newborn of diabetic and nondiabetic mothers
An Indicator of considerably increased incidence of major malformations in the fetus