Monocephalus diprosopus, a rare form of conjoined twins, and associated congenital anomalies
P. R. health sci. j
; 21(3): 237-240, Sept. 2002.
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in En
| LILACS
| ID: lil-334010
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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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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Twins, Conjoined
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Abnormalities, Multiple
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Craniofacial Abnormalities
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
P. R. health sci. j
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Puerto Rico
Country of publication:
Puerto Rico