Two Cases of Umbilical Vein Thrombosis, One With Associated Portal Vein Thrombosis

BACKGROUND: Thrombosis of the umbilical vessels is extremely rare. It is unpredictable and is associated with high perinatal mortality. Few cases with neonatal survival have been reported. CASES: We identified two instances of umbilical vein thrombosis occurring two weeks apart in the same unit. Each case was identified at the time of delivery and each had a good outcome. In the first case, a 22-year-old primigravid woman had severe fetal …