Korean J Perinatol.  1999 Jun;10(2):212-216.

A Case of Twin Pregnancy with Ine Fetal Demise(Turner's Syndrome)

• Jang BR
• Jung WC
• Lee SW
• Cho Y
• Ro ES
• Cho KC

Abstract

Chromosomal abnormalities are higher in twin gestations than in the singleton population. Turner's syndrome(gonadal dysgenesis) variety may result from chromosome loss during gametogenesis in either parent or a mitotic error during one of the early cleavage divisions of the fertilized zygote. The vast majority of 45, XO conceptions result in first or second-trimester miscarriage. Fetuses with Tumer's syndrome commonly exhibit posterior nuchal cystic hygromas and generalized edema. Recently we experienced one fetal demise in twin pregnancy. The affected fetus was associated with Turner's syndrome which was diagnosed by amniocentesis and karyotyping. The fetus was associated with cystic hygroma which was antenatally diagnosed by ultrasonogram. The unaffected fetus had normal karyotype and was delivered through cesarean section without any abnormalities. we report this case with brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Twin pregnancy; One fetal demise; Cystic hygroma; Tumer's syndrome

MeSH Terms

Abortion, Spontaneous
Amniocentesis
Cesarean Section
Chromosome Aberrations
Edema
Female
Fertilization
Fetus
Gametogenesis
Humans
Karyotype
Karyotyping
Lymphangioma, Cystic
Parents
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Twin*
Turner Syndrome
Ultrasonography
Zygote