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Early ultrasound diagnosis of conjoined twins at eight weeks of pregnancy: A case report.

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Early ultrasound diagnosis of conjoined twins at eight weeks of pregnancy: A case report.

World J Clin Cases. 2020 Nov 06;8(21):5389-5393

Authors: Liang XW, Cai YY, Yang YZ, Chen ZY

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Conjoined twins are a rare occurrence, and the majority of these malformations are detected during second trimester screening.
CASE SUMMARY: Herein we report a case of conjoined twins, which was diagnosed by ultrasound at 8 wk gestation and was normal at 7 wk gestation. The two fetuses shared one heart and were diagnosed as thoracopagus twins. This is the first report of conjoined twins diagnosed at 8 wk gestation. The pregnancy was terminated electively at 9 wk gestation. Because some congenital malformations can be diagnosed earlier, a prenatal ultrasound examination at an early gestational stage cannot be dismissed.
CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates that a 7-8 wk gestation might be the earliest period when conjoined twins can be diagnosed by ultrasound.

PMID: 33269274 [PubMed]

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