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Fig. 4

From: Necrotizing funisitis and calcification of umbilical vein: case report and review

Fig. 4

The color of fetal skin is dark and the umbilical cord is white, due to a white lipid-like substance within the umbilicus (a). The root of the umbilical cord ruptured during cesarean section. Histopathological examination of the placenta shows umbilical phlebitis and NF, revealing inflammatory cells (neutrophils and lymphocytes) as well as calcium (arrow) H&E, × 100 (b). Necrotic debris (arrow) is also seen H&E, × 100 (c)

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