| Literature DB >> 35721642 |
Aude Mariela Lembet Mikolo1,2, Julienne Isabelle Minko2,3, Eliane Kuissi Kamgaing1,2, Mélina Marie Nkole Aboughe Obame1,4, Angéla Mekame Méyé1,2, Adryana Minouche Mabery Grodet Eyang3, Live Gael Kiba3, Daria Mindze Biyoghe3, Simon Jonas Ategbo1,2.
Abstract
Conjoined twins are a rare form of monozygotic and monoamniotic twins. Fetal prognosis is very poor and, if the diagnosis is made early, it most often requires therapeutic abortion. We here report a case of three-hour old thoracopagus conjoined twins who were born vaginally, at term, at 40 weeks + 3 days. They were born to non-consanguineous parents, without any significant pathological history. Their mother was young and primiparous. She received 5 antenatal visits and 3 obstetric ultrasounds were performed by an inexperienced physician. The diagnosis of thoracopages twins was suspected based on clinical examination and computerized tomography (CT) results. This test showed cardiovascular abnormalities incompatible with life. The twins died after 23 hours of age due to acute respiratory distress. Conjoined twins are a rare congenital abnormality. Early diagnosis based on ultrasound would help to determine common anatomical structures, investigate associated congenital abnormalities, schedule delivery in a suitable structure and multidisciplinary neonatal management. Copyright: Aude Mariela Lembet Mikolo et al.Entities:
Keywords: Conjoined twins; antenatal diagnosis; case report; malformation; monochorionic
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Year: 2022 PMID: 35721642 PMCID: PMC9167488 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.220.32282
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1jumeaux conjoints thoracopage après extraction en post natal, vue d’ensemble
Figure 2jumeaux conjoints thoracopage après extraction en post natal, vue antérieure
Figure 3tomodensitométrie (étage thoracique) montrant un cœur unique
Figure 4radiographie ASP (abdomen sans préparation) des jumeaux conjoints montrant des anses intestinales déviées à gauche