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Prenatal diagnosis of omphalopagus conjoined twins with shared megacystis
Author(s) -
Bravo Coral,
Sanjuan Cristina,
Gámez Francisco,
Pérez Ricardo,
De LeónLuis Juan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.22113
Subject(s) - conjoined twins , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , prenatal ultrasound , ultrasonography , prenatal diagnosis , ultrasound , obstetrics , surgery , pregnancy , radiology , fetus , biology , genetics
ABSTRACT Conjoined twins are a very rare complication of monozygotic pregnancies, with thoraco‐omphalopagus twins being the most common presentation. Prenatal diagnosis of this anomaly can be achieved in the early first trimester. The areas of union between the embryos and the presence of associated malformations should be carefully evaluated for parent counseling. We report a case of omphalopagus conjoined twins with shared megacystis and discuss the ultrasound findings and management of these cases. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 42 :360–362, 2014