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Murine Model of Central Venous Stenosis using Aortocaval Fistula with an Outflow Stenosis

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Missing ductus venosus: a case report.

E N Kontomanolis¹, S Lamprinaki, S Kokkoris

¹Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Democritus, University, Alexandroupolis, Greece. mek-2@otenet.gr

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Summary

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Agenesis of the ductus venosus, a rare newborn vessel anomaly, can be linked to cardiac or congenital issues. Early ultrasound is key for detection.

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Area of Science:

Neonatal physiology and congenital anomalies.

Background:

The ductus venosus is a vital fetal vessel connecting the umbilical and portal circulation to the inferior vena cava.
Agenesis of the ductus venosus is an uncommon congenital abnormality.

Observation:

A 28-year-old woman presented for first-trimester ultrasound.
Detailed fetal ultrasound revealed agenesis of the ductus venosus.
Fetal echocardiography identified cardiac disproportion between the ventricles.

Findings:

Agenesis of the ductus venosus was diagnosed in utero.
The anomaly was associated with ventricular disproportion.

Implications:

Agenesis of the ductus venosus may indicate underlying cardiac or other congenital abnormalities.
Early diagnosis through ultrasound is crucial for managing potential associated conditions.