Presentation
Single umbilical artery.
Patient Data
Age: 1 day
Gender: Female
From the case:
13 pairs of ribs and absent radius
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Prominent central vascular markings. Clear costophrenic angles.
13 pairs of ribs.
Absent left radius. Bowed left ulna.
Normal visualised spine.
Case Discussion
First day of life, baby girl after uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery with a single umbilical artery. Present with respiratory distress, cyanosis, and limb deformity. An initial x-ray (image above) was done. On the same day, she was admitted to NICU for umbilical venous catheter insertion. Three days later abdomen and pelvis ultrasound was requested to evaluate for other anomalies however the examination was normal.
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