First trimester diagnosis of dicephalus conjoined twins

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Jan 15;112(1):110-3. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(03)00268-9.

Abstract

Dicephalus twinning is an extremely rare type of conjoined twins. Early prenatal diagnosis of this condition is important to provide an opportunity for pregnancy termination. We present such a case, which was diagnosed by ultrasound examination at 12 weeks of gestation. The ultrasonographic criteria are discussed together with implications for management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Therapeutic / methods
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Twins, Conjoined*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*