Umbilical cord ulceration associated with placental abruption: a case report

Abstract Background Umbilical cord ulceration (UCU) is a rare but potentially fatal obstetric condition characterized by ulcerative disruption of the umbilical cord, often leading to fetal hemorrhage and intrauterine fetal demise. Placental abruption, defined as the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, is another major cause of perinatal mortality. When UCU is complicated by occult placental abruption, the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes increases substantially. These a