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Dichorionic pregnancy complicated by a twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
- Source :
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BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2019 Oct 30; Vol. 12 (10). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Oct 30. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a serious complication typical of monochorionic pregnancies. Cases in dichorionic pregnancies have been described. The authors present a case report of a presumed TTTS in a dichorionic pregnancy followed at our institution in which the patient presented to the emergency department at 31 4/7 weeks' gestation complaining of lack of fetal movements. Both fetuses did not show any cardiac activity. On the first twin, an oligohydramnios was present and his bladder was not visualised and, on the second twin, a polyhydramnios and an augmented bladder were visualised. Pathological findings of the fetuses were compatible with a diagnosis of TTTS and placental study confirmed the presence of a dichorionic/diamniotic placenta, with superficial vessels crossing the dividing membrane.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Female
Fetal Death
Fetus diagnostic imaging
Fetus pathology
Gestational Age
Humans
Male
Placenta diagnostic imaging
Placenta Diseases diagnostic imaging
Placenta Diseases pathology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Outcome
Pregnancy, Twin
Twins
Ultrasonography, Prenatal methods
Fetofetal Transfusion diagnostic imaging
Fetofetal Transfusion pathology
Oligohydramnios diagnostic imaging
Polyhydramnios diagnostic imaging
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-790X
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMJ case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31666254
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2019-231614