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Abbreviations
- Umbilical cord cyst (UCC)
Definitions
- Cyst or cysts associated with umbilical cord (UC)
- 2 types: True cyst and pseudocyst
- True cyst has an epithelial lining
- Allantoic cyst
- Omphalomesenteric duct cyst
- Urachal cyst
- Pseudocyst has no epithelial lining
- Wharton jelly edema/degeneration
- True cyst has an epithelial lining
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Selected References
- Bonilla F Jr et al: Umbilical cord cysts: evaluation with different 3-dimensional sonographic modes. J Ultrasound Med. 29(2):281-5, 2010
- Zangen R et al: Umbilical cord cysts in the second & third trimesters- the significance and prenatal approach. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. Epub ahead of print, 2010
- Fuchs F et al: Prenatal diagnosis of a patent urachus cyst with the use of 2D, 3D, 4D ultrasound and fetal magnetic resonance imaging. Fetal Diagn Ther. 24(4):444-7, 2008
- Tong SY et al: Umbilical cord cyst: a prenatal clue to bladder exstrophy. Prenat Diagn. 27(12):1177-9, 2007
- Emura T et al: Omphalocele associated with a large multilobular umbilical cord pseudocyst. Pediatr Surg Int. 20(8):636-9, 2004
- Kilicdag EB et al: Large pseudocyst of the umbilical cord associated with patent urachus. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 30(6):444-7, 2004
- Ghezzi F et al: Single and multiple umbilical cord cysts in early gestation: two different entities. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 21(3):215-9, 2003
- Kiran H et al: Pseudocyst of the umbilical cord with mucoid degeneration of Wharton's jelly. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 111(1):91-3, 2003
- Sepulveda W: Beware of the umbilical cord 'cyst'. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 21(3):213-4, 2003
- Sepulveda W et al: Clinical significance of first trimester umbilical cord cysts. J Ultrasound Med. 18(2):95-9, 1999
- Sepulveda W et al: Pseudocyst of the umbilical cord: prenatal sonographic appearance and clinical significance. Obstet Gynecol. 93(3):377-81, 1999
- Sepulveda W et al: Prenatal diagnosis of umbilical cord pseudocyst. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 4(2):147-50, 1994
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Umbilical cord cyst (UCC)
Definitions
- Cyst or cysts associated with umbilical cord (UC)
- 2 types: True cyst and pseudocyst
- True cyst has an epithelial lining
- Allantoic cyst
- Omphalomesenteric duct cyst
- Urachal cyst
- Pseudocyst has no epithelial lining
- Wharton jelly edema/degeneration
- True cyst has an epithelial lining
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bonilla F Jr et al: Umbilical cord cysts: evaluation with different 3-dimensional sonographic modes. J Ultrasound Med. 29(2):281-5, 2010
- Zangen R et al: Umbilical cord cysts in the second & third trimesters- the significance and prenatal approach. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. Epub ahead of print, 2010
- Fuchs F et al: Prenatal diagnosis of a patent urachus cyst with the use of 2D, 3D, 4D ultrasound and fetal magnetic resonance imaging. Fetal Diagn Ther. 24(4):444-7, 2008
- Tong SY et al: Umbilical cord cyst: a prenatal clue to bladder exstrophy. Prenat Diagn. 27(12):1177-9, 2007
- Emura T et al: Omphalocele associated with a large multilobular umbilical cord pseudocyst. Pediatr Surg Int. 20(8):636-9, 2004
- Kilicdag EB et al: Large pseudocyst of the umbilical cord associated with patent urachus. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 30(6):444-7, 2004
- Ghezzi F et al: Single and multiple umbilical cord cysts in early gestation: two different entities. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 21(3):215-9, 2003
- Kiran H et al: Pseudocyst of the umbilical cord with mucoid degeneration of Wharton's jelly. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 111(1):91-3, 2003
- Sepulveda W: Beware of the umbilical cord 'cyst'. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 21(3):213-4, 2003
- Sepulveda W et al: Clinical significance of first trimester umbilical cord cysts. J Ultrasound Med. 18(2):95-9, 1999
- Sepulveda W et al: Pseudocyst of the umbilical cord: prenatal sonographic appearance and clinical significance. Obstet Gynecol. 93(3):377-81, 1999
- Sepulveda W et al: Prenatal diagnosis of umbilical cord pseudocyst. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 4(2):147-50, 1994
