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Placentation in multiple births.

G Machin1

  • 1Geoffrey.Machin@kp.org

Twin Research : the Official Journal of the International Society for Twin Studies
|October 23, 2001
PubMed
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Chorionicity significantly impacts multifetal pregnancy outcomes, necessitating early diagnosis for monochorionic (MC) twins. Understanding zygosity is crucial for post-natal health and clarifying genetic discordance in monozygotic (MZ) twins.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Chorionicity is a key determinant of multifetal pregnancy outcomes.
  • Monochorionic (MC) twins experience unique disease processes not seen in dichorionic (DC) twins.
  • Zygosity influences genetic predisposition to chronic diseases post-natally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of early chorionicity diagnosis for improved prenatal outcomes in MC twins.
  • To highlight the need for better understanding of MC twin placental function for targeted treatments.
  • To clarify the genetic implications of zygosity, particularly concerning concordance and discordance in monozygotic (MZ) twins.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on chorionicity and zygosity in multifetal pregnancies.

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  • Analysis of disease processes specific to MC and DC twins.
  • Discussion of diagnostic methods for first-trimester chorionicity.

    • Main Results:

    • Early chorionicity diagnosis is vital for monitoring MC twin complications.
    • MC twin placental characteristics impact outcomes and treatment strategies, such as in twin-twin transfusion.
    • Causes of severe DC twin fetal growth discordance are elucidated.
    • MZ twins can be genetically discordant, challenging the notion of 'identical' twins.

    Conclusions:

    • Reliable first-trimester chorionicity diagnosis is essential for optimizing prenatal care in multifetal pregnancies.
    • Further research into MC twin placental biology can lead to improved management of complications.
    • Discontinuing the term 'identical' for MZ twins will improve clarity regarding zygosity and genetic discordance.