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A Case of Omphalo‐Ischiopagus (Dicephalic Dithoracic Abdominopagus Tetrascelus Tetrabrachius) in Lambs
Author(s) -
Samuel M. O.,
Wachida N.,
Abenga J. H.,
Kisani A. I.,
Adamu S. S.,
Hambesha P.,
Gyang E.,
Oyedipe E. O.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
anatomia, histologia, embryologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1439-0264
pISSN - 0340-2096
DOI - 10.1111/ahe.12070
Subject(s) - conjoined twins , crystal twinning , barium meal , anatomy , biology , medicine , surgery , microstructure , materials science , metallurgy
Summary This case report describes a rare occurrence of asymmetrical conjoined twinning in lambs in M akurdi ( B enue state), M iddle B elt region of N igeria. The conjoined twins were delivered normally by a multiparous ewe of about three and a half years old; the female twins had two complete set of limbs. Barium meal and X ‐ray revealed abnormalities of the skeletal, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. This condition is rare in sheep and is to the best of our knowledge the first report of omphalo‐ishiopagus (dicephalic dithoracic tetrabrachius) twinned lambs. The condition always leads to death of the twin lambs due to various physical abnormalities.