Prenatal Sonographic Diagnosis of Cephalopagus Twins Associated with Multiple Anomalies.
- Author:
Mi Young CHOI
1
;
Eun Hye LEE
;
Yu Seon MIN
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine Pocheon CHA University, Pocheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Conjoined Twins;
Cephalopagus;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Ultrasound
- MeSH:
Counseling;
Diagnosis*;
Foot;
Hernia, Diaphragmatic;
Hernia, Umbilical;
Humans;
Meningomyelocele;
Pregnancy;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Twins, Conjoined;
Ultrasonography*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;44(5):1018-1020
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Conjoined twins are uncommon complications of monoamniotic twinning. Among them, cephalopagus twins are very rare. The accurate prenatal diagnosis of conjoining is essential for the optimal obstetric counseling and management. We describe a case where prenatal sonographic diagnosis of cephalopagus associated with multiple anomalies including meningomyelocele, diaphragmatic hernia, omphalocele, and club feet was made at 18 weeks of gestation.
