Nuchal cord

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

G2P1 at 27 weeks gestation. Routine ultrasound.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

A loop of umbilical cord wrapped around the fetal neck.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound feature of a nuchal cord with a nuchal loop that encircles the neck in a locked pattern.

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