Antenatal diagnosis of complete facial duplication--a case report of a rare craniofacial defect

Prenat Diagn. 1998 Jun;18(6):618-20.

Abstract

We report a case of the prenatal sonographic detection of facial duplication, the diprosopus abnormality, in a twin pregnancy. The characteristic sonographic features of the condition include duplication of eyes, mouth, nose and both mid- and anterior intracranial structures. A heart-shaped abnormality of the cranial vault should prompt more detailed examination for other supportive features of this rare condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diseases in Twins*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*