Diccphalus Dipus – Triradious A Rare Conjoined Twin Delivered By Caesarean Section At Term – A Case Report

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 9

Abstract

Conjoined twins are monozygotic twins fused at any portion of body as a result of incomplete division of the embryonic disc. There are various types of conjoined twins classified by the point at which their bodies are joined. We reported a rare form of conjoined twin Dicephalus Dipus Tribachius where infant has two heads, two legs, three arms and one external genitalia with fusion of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic regions. It was an undiagnosed case delivered by caesarean section.

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Dr Arifa Jan

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Dr Arifa Jan (2015). Diccphalus Dipus – Triradious A Rare Conjoined Twin Delivered By Caesarean Section At Term – A Case Report. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 3(9), 7418-7420. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-212342