Abstract
ObjectiveTo present the case of a pregnant woman with a spontaneous umbilical cord hematoma and to provide a review of the literature. Subjects and methodsA primigravida, with no antecedents of interest and uneventful pregnancy, was admitted to our hospital in the latent phase of labor. Cardiotocography was unsatisfactory, and an urgent cesarean section was performed. ResultsA 3050g girl was born, with an Apgar score of 1/3, and was admitted to the intensive care unit. The neonate was discharged with a diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. ConclusionsUmbilical cord abnormalities should be suspected when the results of fetal monitoring are unsatisfactory. Histological analysis of the umbilical cord should be performed.
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