Monozygotic quadruplets after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Feng-hua Liu; Ling He; Xiao-lin Long; Xiao-fang Sun; Wen-hong Zhang; Xiao-xia Zeng; Shao-ying Li; Yong Fan

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.054

Monozygotic quadruplets after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Fertil Steril. 2010 Nov;94(6):2301-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.054. Epub 2010 May 13.

Authors

Feng-hua Liu¹, Ling He, Xiao-lin Long, Xiao-fang Sun, Wen-hong Zhang, Xiao-xia Zeng, Shao-ying Li, Yong Fan

Affiliation

¹ Reproductive Medical Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. [email protected]

PMID: 20466362
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.03.054

Abstract

A unique case is reported of a quadruple gestation (monochorionic quadramniotic quadruplets) after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the transfer of two embryos. On the ninth week of pregnancy, a transvaginal sonogram revealed that there was no heart beat in any of the fetuses. Uterine curettage was then performed. The fetal karyotype was 46, XX, inv (9) (p11q13).

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Abortion, Induced
Adult
Embryo Transfer* / adverse effects
Female
Fertilization in Vitro* / methods
Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
Heart Defects, Congenital / therapy
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Multiple* / physiology
Quadruplets*
Twinning, Monozygotic
Ultrasonography, Prenatal