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Acardius acephalus after induced ovulation: a case report

D A Haring1, M C Cornel, J C van der Linden

  • 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Teratology
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
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Clomiphene-induced ovulation may increase risks of rare twin defects like acardius acephalus. This case highlights the need for careful monitoring in pregnancies conceived with ovulation induction medications.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Developmental Biology
  • Teratology

Background:

  • Monozygotic twins exhibit a higher incidence of structural anomalies than dizygotic twins or singletons.
  • Acardius acephalus, a rare and severe parasitic twin, can cause significant pathology to the co-twin.
  • Ovulation induction agents, such as clomiphene, are associated with an increased rate of multiple gestations, including monozygotic pregnancies.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of acardius acephalus diagnosed prenatally and confirmed post-mortem.
  • The pregnancy was established following ovulation induction with clomiphene.
  • This specific defect is exceptionally rare and severe.

Findings:

  • The study presents a case of acardius acephalus in a pregnancy resulting from clomiphene-induced ovulation.

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  • The incidence of twin defects like acardius acephalus may be linked to ovulation induction therapies.
  • Approximately 1.4% of pregnancies in the Netherlands are achieved with ovulation-inducing medications.

    • Implications:

    • A potential etiological role for clomiphene in the development of acardius acephalus warrants further investigation.
    • Enhanced prenatal monitoring is recommended for pregnancies conceived via ovulation induction.
    • Understanding the teratogenic potential of ovulation induction drugs is crucial for reproductive medicine.