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Thoraco-Omphalopagus Conjoined Twins: A Case Report.

Ishaan M Deshmukh¹, Pratyaksh Chhabra², Swarupa Chakole³

¹Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND.

|January 15, 2024

Summary

Conjoined twins, identical twins fused in utero, present significant surgical challenges. This case highlights the diagnosis of thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins in a 26-year-old woman at 19 weeks gestation.

Keywords:

conjoined monozygotic twin peadiatric thoracopagus twins womb

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Area of Science:

Medical Genetics
Congenital Abnormalities
Perinatology

Background:

Conjoined twins are a rare complication of monozygotic twinning, resulting in shared anatomy and high rates of fetal mortality.
The thoraco-omphalopagus type, characterized by anterior chest fusion involving the heart, is a prevalent form of conjoined twinning.

Observation:

This case report details a 26-year-old woman diagnosed with conjoined thoraco-omphalopagus twins.
Diagnosis was established via ultrasonography at 19 weeks of gestation.

Findings:

Ultrasonography confirmed the presence of conjoined thoraco-omphalopagus twins.
The diagnosis highlights the utility of prenatal imaging in identifying complex congenital anomalies.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of conjoined twins is crucial for appropriate management planning.
This case underscores the challenges faced by healthcare providers in managing high-risk pregnancies involving conjoined twins.