Xiphopagic conjoined twins: A case report with pre and postnatal imaging
<p>Siamese or conjoined twins represent a rare but specific malformation occurring in monozygotic and mono-amniotic twin pregnancies. We report a case of xiphopagic conjoined twins and compare the contribution and correlation between ante- and post-mortem imaging for the detailed evaluation of...
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Journal of Gynecological Research and Obstetrics - Peertechz Publications,
2023-01-19.
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| Summary: | <p>Siamese or conjoined twins represent a rare but specific malformation occurring in monozygotic and mono-amniotic twin pregnancies. We report a case of xiphopagic conjoined twins and compare the contribution and correlation between ante- and post-mortem imaging for the detailed evaluation of the malformation. Our case highlights the importance of postnatal imaging to better understand this complex type of fetal malformation. </p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/jgro.000119 |