Dizygotic twins with myelomeningocele.
Indian J Pediatr
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2003 Mar; 70(3): 265-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83411
ABSTRACT
Among the neural tube defects incidence of spinabifida and myelomeningocele is less in twins compared to singletons. This article reports a case of dizygotic twins with myelomeningocele, a rare occurrence. Possible association of twining and neural tube defects and its impact on genetic counseling in such cases has been discussed.
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Main subject:
Twins, Dizygotic
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Meningomyelocele
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Fatal Outcome
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Diseases in Twins
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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