Thoracopagus conjoined twins

Czech version

Authors: M. Ostatníková; Z. Chválna; M. Gábor; J. Záhumenský
Authors‘ workplace: II. gynekologicko-pôrodnícka klinika LF UK a UN Bratislava, Slovenská republika
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2023; 88(3): 186-189
Category: Case Report
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/cccg2023186

Overview

Objective: We present a case report of conjoined twins. Case report: Secundigravida nullipara, 28-years old, admitted for profuse bleeding at 13 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound confirmed vital pregnancy of conjoined twins – thoracopagus. After prenatal diagnostic consultation the patient decided for termination of pregnancy. Molecular analysis confirmed a female fetus without any chromosomal anomalies. Conclusion: The occurrancce of conjoined twins is very rare. Early prenatal ultrasound diagnosis plays an important role. Presented case report describes conjoined twins with poor prognosis because of one shared malformed heart.

Keywords:

conjoined twins – monochorionic twins – thoracopagus

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