Conjoined Twins: A Case Report of Thoraco-Omphalopagus
Abstract
A 29-year old woman, gravida 2, para 1 was referred for routine scan at 12 weeks. Sonographic examination performed at 12 gestational weeks revealed conjoined twins. The fetal biometry of both twins was consistent with the menstrual age. The upper and lower limbs of both twins were normal. Fetuses were positioned face-to-face and fused from umbilicus to lower thorax. Fetuses were found to share the heart and liver. One fetus had cystic hygroma. The parents opted to terminate the pregnancy but refused autopsy.
Keywords
Conjoined twins, thoracoomphalopagus, monozygotic pregnancies.
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