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Prenatal diagnosis of cephalothoracopagus janiceps disymmetros using three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.

Authors :
Chen, C.-P.
Shihs, J.-C.
Shih, S.-L.
Huang, J.-K.
Huang, J.-P.
Lin, Y.-H.
Wang, W.
Source :
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology; Sep2003, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p299-304, 6p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

We report the prenatal imaging findings of a rare case of cephalothoracopagus janiceps disymmetros diagnosed at 28 weeks' gestation. Two-dimensional ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated janiceps conjoined female twins with a single fused cranial vault, duplicated cerebra, two faces, four eyeballs, a fused thorax, two hearts, two thoracic spines, eight limbs and polyhydramnios. Three-dimensional and power Doppler ultrasound established the definitive classification of cephalothoracopagus conjoined twins and displayed the shared circulation between the two separate hearts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09607692
Volume :
22
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25368236
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.226