Ultrasonographic diagnosis of thoracopagus conjoined twins in a monoamniotic triplet gestation

Joseph R. Wax, Denise Royer, Joy D. Steinfeld, Charles J. Ingardia

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Abstract

Ultrasonographic examination at 16 weeks 5 days' gestation diagnosed a monoamniotic triplet gestation complicated by thoracopagus conjoined twins. After pregnancy termination, the ultrasonographic diagnoses were confirmed by pathologic examination. In reporting the first ultrasonographically diagnosed monamniotic triplets with conjoined twins, we demonstrate that a systematic evaluation by twin-derived ultrasonographic techniques may permit correct diagnosis of unusual triplet pregnancies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)755-756
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume181
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Monoamnionicity
  • Multiple gestation

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