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SIAMESE TWINS - A CASE REPORT

VAISHNAVI G S

Abstract


Conjoined twins is a rare occurrence in obstetric practice. It is one of the complications of monochorionic monoamniotic twins. In the present case study, we are        reporting a case of omaphalopagus twins. A 28 year old women unbooked gravida 2 para 1 living 1 reported to            antenatal outpatient department for routine antentatal checkup. Obstetric scan was done which revealed twin          pregnancy, monochorionic monoamniotic conjoined twin of 30 weeks 5 days. The separation of conjoined twins is                    associated with increased chance of perinatal mortality. Therefore, making an early diagnosis with ultrasonographic examination provides the parents a chance to opt for            pregnancy termination.

 


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