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Re: umbilical cord cyst

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:51:07 -0600 (CST)


Means mostly nothing. The umbillical cord has a jelly surrounding it to cushion it. Sometimes there is thcker jelly, making it look like a cyst. There can also be twists in the blood vessels that make it look cystic. The chance that there is anything wrong is very, very small.

At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Lisa wrote: >
>I am currently 21 weeks pregnant. My doctor informed me last week that
>I have to get a level 2 ultrasound because I may have a cyst on the
>umbilical cord. What does this mean to my baby? She said he is
>currently normal weight and size.

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.




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