Achordia

Achordia is a developmental anomaly in which the fetus lacks the umbilical cord or its remains.

Achordia may be associated with the presence of other developmental defects, such as Down syndrome, polysomy 13, Edwards syndrome, etc.

In the absence of an umbilical cord, the fetus does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to its death. If there are remnants of the umbilical cord, they can cause circulatory problems, which can also lead to fetal death.

Treatment of achordia is carried out in a hospital setting. If there are no remnants of the umbilical cord, surgery is performed to restore it. If remnants of the umbilical cord are present, they are removed surgically.

Achordia is a rare congenital disorder that involves the absence of several or all of the umbilical vessels and their branches in the fetus during development in early pregnancy. This can lead to insufficient blood supply to organs and tissues. In some cases, disorders may appear after birth, but this may indicate another congenital disease.

The causes of achordia may be hereditary or related to certain medical factors. For example, some medications, such as some antidepressants, antibiotics, or contraceptives, can affect the development of umbilical cords. In addition, the presence of certain diseases, such as metabolic disorders or autoimmune diseases,