Dizygotic twins with myelomeningocele

Indian J Pediatr. 2003 Mar;70(3):265-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02725595.

Abstract

Among the neural tube defects incidence of spinabifida and myelomeningocele is less in twins compared to singletons. This article reports a case of dizygotic twins with myelomeningocele, a rare occurrence. Possible association of twining and neural tube defects and its impact on genetic counseling in such cases has been discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diseases in Twins*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Meningomyelocele*
  • Twins, Dizygotic