First-trimester ultrasonic diagnosis of twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence

Prenat Diagn. 1992 Mar;12(3):219-22. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970120311.

Abstract

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) syndrome sequence is a rare specific anomaly of twin gestation with fused placentae and umbilical anastomosis. This syndrome occurs once in very 35,000-48,000 births and has been described in the second trimester (23-29 weeks of gestation). We report on early sonographic diagnosis (10 and 12 weeks' gestation) of two cases of TRAP sequence, together with their umbilical cord Doppler studies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetus / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Placenta / abnormalities*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Syndrome
  • Twins
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Umbilicus / abnormalities*