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Antenatal ultrasonic evaluation of acardiac monsters.
Author(s) -
Mack L A,
Gravett M G,
Rumack C M,
Leopold G R,
Schor R A,
Shuman W P,
Rogers J V
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/jum.1982.1.1.13
Subject(s) - medicine , polyhydramnios , omphalocele , obstetrics , prenatal diagnosis , twin pregnancy , fetus , complication , monster , pregnancy , oligohydramnios , teratoma , gynecology , surgery , genetics , physics , quantum mechanics , biology
Acardiac monster represents a rare but serious complication of monozygotic twin pregnancy. Antenatal recognition is important because of accompanying obstetrical problems, including polyhydramnios, dystocia, and uterine rupture. While pathologic findings are varied, characteristic sonographic findings allow accurate prenatal diagnosis. Acardia must be distinguished from sacrococcygeal teratoma, omphalocele and macerated fetus.