Prenatal diagnosis of parasitic conjoined twins with three‐dimensional ultrasound. (2nd September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Terata, Miyuki; Kikuchi, Akihiko; Kanasugi, Tomonobu; Oyama, Rie; Fukushima, Akimune; Sugiyama, Toru
• Is Part Of: Congenital anomalies. Volume 53:Number 3(2013:Sep.)
• Page Start: 131
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2013-09-02
• Subjects: conjoined twins -- omphalocele -- parasitic twins -- prenatal diagnosis -- three‐dimensional ultrasound; Abnormalities, Human -- Periodicals; 616.043
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-4520.2012.00378.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0914-3505

Abstract

Abstract: Asymmetric and parasitic conjoined twins are extremely rare anomalies of monochorionic monoamniotic twins, consisting of an incomplete twin attached to the fully developed body of the co‐twin. Sonographic examination is essential for prenatal diagnosis as early detection of fetal anomalies with poor prognosis provides a chance to deliver the infant vaginally for the mother. We herein describe a case with a prenatal diagnosis of a parasitic twin using three‐dimensional (3‐D) ultrasound. The clear images obtained with 3‐D ultrasound helped in counseling the parents. Making an early prenatal diagnosis of severe fetal anomalies with careful and sophisticated sonographic examinations should be warranted.