Research Article

Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins

Volume: 29 Number: 3 October 22, 2012
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Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins

Abstract

Prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome in multiple gestations poses serious problem. The use of screening modalities is limited, diagnostic procedures are more complicated, and the management of discordant results may be required. Although it is risky amniocentesis conclusive. Our contribution is to share a case that it seen rarely.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Dürdane Yangal This is me

İdris Koçak This is me

Cazip Üstün This is me

Publication Date

October 22, 2012

Submission Date

December 25, 2011

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2012 Volume: 29 Number: 3

APA
Güven, D., Yangal, D., Koçak, İ., & Üstün, C. (2012). Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi, 29(3), 247-248. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017
AMA
1.Güven D, Yangal D, Koçak İ, Üstün C. Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2012;29(3):247-248. doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017
Chicago
Güven, Davut, Dürdane Yangal, İdris Koçak, and Cazip Üstün. 2012. “Down Syndrome in Both Dichorionic Twins”. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 29 (3): 247-48. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017.
EndNote
Güven D, Yangal D, Koçak İ, Üstün C (October 1, 2012) Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins. Deneysel ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 29 3 247–248.
IEEE
[1]D. Güven, D. Yangal, İ. Koçak, and C. Üstün, “Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins”, J. Exp. Clin. Med., vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 247–248, Oct. 2012, doi: 10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017.
ISNAD
Güven, Davut - Yangal, Dürdane - Koçak, İdris - Üstün, Cazip. “Down Syndrome in Both Dichorionic Twins”. Deneysel ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 29/3 (October 1, 2012): 247-248. https://doi.org/10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017.
JAMA
1.Güven D, Yangal D, Koçak İ, Üstün C. Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2012;29:247–248.
MLA
Güven, Davut, et al. “Down Syndrome in Both Dichorionic Twins”. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi, vol. 29, no. 3, Oct. 2012, pp. 247-8, doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017.
Vancouver
1.Davut Güven, Dürdane Yangal, İdris Koçak, Cazip Üstün. Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2012 Oct. 1;29(3):247-8. doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017