A unique case of conjoined triplets

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Jun;192(6):2084-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.10.622.

Abstract

A unique case of conjoined triplets that was characterized as tricephalus, tetrabrachius, and tetrapus parapagothoracopagus is presented. Antenatal diagnosis of the conjoined triplet was made at 22 weeks of gestation with 2-dimensional ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Pregnancy was terminated by hysterotomy, and diagnosis of conjoined triplets was confirmed postnatally.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Triplets*
  • Twins, Conjoined / pathology*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*