The finding of a single umbilical aery on ultrasound is :: (A) Insignificant, (B) Occurs in 10% of newborns, (C) An Indicator of considerably increased incidence of major malformations in the fetus, (D) Equally common in newborn of diabetic and nondiabetic mothers
Answer is C. The presence of a single umbilical aery may be associated with congenital malformations.Reference: Textbook of obstetrics, Sheila Balakrishnan, 2nd edition, page no:63