Monocephalus diprosopus, a rare form of conjoined twins, and associated congenital anomalies
P. R. health sci. j
;
21(3): 237-240, Sept. 2002.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-334010
ABSTRACT
Craniofacial duplication (diprosopus) is a rare form of conjoined twins. A case of monocephalus diprosopus with anencephaly, cervicothoracolumbar rachischisis, and duplication of the respiratory tract and upper gastrointestinal tract is reported. The cardiovascular system remained single but the heart showed transposition of the great vessels. We present this case due to its rarity, and compare our pathologic findings with those already reported.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Twins, Conjoined
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Abnormalities, Multiple
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Craniofacial Abnormalities
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
P. R. health sci. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Puerto Rico
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Puerto Rico/PR
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