Holoacardius Hemisomus Acephalus: A case report.
- Author:
Tae Jin KIM
;
Chong Jai KIM
;
Sung Hye PARK
;
Suk Keun LEE
;
Je G CHI
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acardius;
Heart;
Twin;
Malformation
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
1989;23(4):487-489
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An autopsy case of holoacardius hemisomus acephalus is reported. She weighed 2,190 gm and the height was 38 cm. The head and upper extremities were absent, while the vertebrae and lower extremities were relatively well developed, but severely edematous. The heart, lungs, stomach, liver, spleen, and pancreas were missing, but the lower abdominal organs including kidneys, adrenal, urinary bladder, and genital organs were present. The intestine was blind-ended at jejunal level but opened into a normal anus. The umbilical cord had two arteries and one vein.
