Umbilical Cord Haematoma Causing Still Birth- A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Perinatology
• Fetal Medicine

Background:

• Still birth presents diagnostic challenges, particularly for antenatal cases.
• Intrapartum still births are often linked to asphyxia, infections, or medical complications.
• Ascertaining the cause of antenatal still birth can be difficult, causing anxiety for patients and clinicians.

Observation:

• A detailed examination of the placenta and umbilical cord is crucial in unexplained still birth investigations.
• A significant number of still births attributed to unknown causes may stem from placental or cord pathologies.
• This case highlights an umbilical cord hematoma leading to intrauterine fetal death.

Findings:

• Umbilical cord hematoma is identified as a direct cause of intrauterine fetal death.
• The study emphasizes the need for thorough placental and cord evaluation in still birth cases.
• Diagnostic investigations may not always reveal the cause of still birth without specific focus on cord and placental pathology.

Implications:

• Accurate diagnosis of still birth causes can alleviate maternal and clinician anxiety.
• Identifying placental and cord pathologies improves understanding of still birth etiology.
• This case underscores the importance of comprehensive examination in obstetric practice to determine still birth causes.