We report a case of an umbilical cord hemangioma (HC) diagnosed prena-tally in a twin pregnancy. The first twin had intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Despite the large size of the HC, the pregnancy resulted in a favorable outcome for both twins. This case adds to the existing literature on HC and highlights the importance of considering HC in the differential diagnosis of fetal abdominal masses.
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