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Conjoined Twins in a Triplet Pregnancy: A Case Report
- Source :
- Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol 2011 (2011)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011.
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Abstract
- Background. Conjoined twins are a rare complication of monozygotic twinning and are associated with high perinatal mortality.Case. Here we present a case of conjoined twins in a triplet pregnancy diagnosed at 13 of weeks gestation. With the aid of 3D ultrasound and MRI images, the parents were counseled regarding the management options, including continuation of pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or selective fetocide. They chose selective fetocide of the conjoined twins and went on to deliver the remaining triplet at term.Conclusion. This case represents to our knowledge the only MRI images of conjoined twins in a triplet pregnancy and demonstrates how 3D imaging can be used to better counsel patients about management options.
- Subjects :
- Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty
Pregnancy
congenital, hereditary, and neonatal diseases and abnormalities
business.industry
Perinatal mortality
Monozygotic Twinning
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Case Report
medicine.disease
lcsh:Gynecology and obstetrics
body regions
Mri image
Conjoined twins
medicine
Triplet Pregnancy
Gestation
business
lcsh:RG1-991
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20906692 and 20906684
- Volume :
- 2011
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....4d0c4920c96abe6c1492b13e5c5ac394