Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2010 Sep;53(9):838-841. 10.5468/kjog.2010.53.9.838.

Thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins diagnosed at 14 weeks of gestation

• Kim N
• Jo YS
• Jang DG
• Son HJ
• Lee G

• KMID: 2078002
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/kjog.2010.53.9.838

Abstract

Conjoined twins are very rare and the mortality rate of the fetus is extremely high. Early prenatal diagnosis is crucial, as it provides the opportunity for the mother and father to help in recognizing the conjunction of the twins and to help medical team in defining the prognosis of conjoined twins. We present a case of thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins diagnosed by two-dimensional and three-dimensional transabdominal sonography at 14(+2) weeks of gestation.

Keyword

Conjoined twins; Two dimensional ultrasonography; Three dimensional ultrasonography

MeSH Terms

Fathers
Fetus
Humans
Mothers
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Prognosis
Twins, Conjoined

Figure

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  Figure 1 2D ultrasonographic image of double set of rib cages (A, B) and common heart (H).

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  Figure 2 2D ultrasonographic image of two stomachs (arrows).

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  Figure 3 3D ultrasonographic image by using Accuvix (Medison), showed twins looking at each other. There were double set of vertebrae and conjoined common heart.

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