Cephalothoracopagus Janiceps Conjoined Twins � A Rare Case
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Conjoined twin is an unusual congenital anomaly having severe mortality and morbidity. We are reporting a rare case of conjoined cephalothoracopagus janiceps twins diagnosed by ultrasonography at 30 weeks when they presented to our department for the first time. Two live male conjoint babies were delivered by caesarean section. They died in half an hour after birth. Mother was discharged from hospital at 7th post natal day. This case is extremely rare because of following features: (a) presence of separate hearts (b) male sex (c) bony fusion at the level of the base of skull. Literature suggests that early diagnosis by a combination of ultrasound is essential for management. It gives an opportunity for viability and process of surgical separation. With this early counseling of parents and termination can be done if indicated.
Authors and Affiliations
Anshika Lekhi, Navin Bhatia, Manju Lal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP241454
- DOI -
- Views 108
- Downloads 0
A Study of Ectopic pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Aims and Objectives: To study the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentations and sites of Ectopic pregnancy among the patients attending to department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government General Hospital, Anant...
Effect of pregnancy induced hypertension on maternal and fetal outcomes
Introduction: PIH complicates 6-10% of all pregnancies. It contributes mainly to maternal and fetal complications. Patients with PIH are at a greater risk of abruptio placenta, cerebrovascular events, organ failure and D...
A rare case of gangrenous hydrosalpinx
Adnexal torsion constitutes approximately 3% of Gynaecological emergencies and is one of the causes of acute abdominal pain in a woman. Here we present a rare case of a gangrenous hydrosalpinx which presented with acute...
Comparative study of pap smear and colposcopic findings in patients with vaginal discharge attending OPD in tertiary care centre
Introduction: Cervix is the lower narrow portion of uterus with an external os and internal os. Squamocolumnar junction is the junction between the squamous and glandular epithelium and its location varies based on age,...
A rare case of accidental symphysiotomy (syphysis pubis fracture) during vaginal delivery
A 25 year old female was referred to C. U. Shah Medical College and Hospital on her 1st post-partum day for post partum hemorrhage and associated widening of pubic symphysis 1 hour after delivering a healthy male child w...