Monozygotic quadruplets after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Fertil Steril. 2010 Nov;94(6):2301-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.054. Epub 2010 May 13.

Abstract

A unique case is reported of a quadruple gestation (monochorionic quadramniotic quadruplets) after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the transfer of two embryos. On the ninth week of pregnancy, a transvaginal sonogram revealed that there was no heart beat in any of the fetuses. Uterine curettage was then performed. The fetal karyotype was 46, XX, inv (9) (p11q13).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced
  • Adult
  • Embryo Transfer* / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro* / methods
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Multiple* / physiology
  • Quadruplets*
  • Twinning, Monozygotic
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal