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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  13, Issue 2, April - June 2025, Pages 81-83
 

Case Report

A Rare Case of Parapagus Dicephalus Conjoined Twins Discordant for Anencephaly: A Case Report

Sunita Pandya1, Yatrik Pandya

1 Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pramukh Swami Medical College, Anand, Gujarat 388325, India.  2 Class 1 Medical Officer, Obstetric and Gynecology, Civil Hospital, Anand, Gujarat 388001, India.

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DOI: 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13225.6

Abstract

Monozygotic and monoamniotic twins has maximum complications among these conjoined twins is a rare complication. Development of conjoined twin in monozygotic twins depend upon the period at which the division occurs. If division occurs after 13 days of ovulation the conjoined twins will form. Conjoint twins is a rare entity. This report presents a case of a primigravida at 18 weeks gestation with parapagus conjoined twins. Which was diagnosed by ultrasonography and underwent into second trimester termination.
 


Keywords : Primigravida • Monochorionic monoamniotic twins • Parapagus • Conjoined twins
Corresponding Author : Yatrik Pandya,