Can intrauterine death of a co-twin result in renal failure in the survivor?

Ren Fail. 2013;35(4):544-6. doi: 10.3109/0886022X.2013.766565. Epub 2013 Feb 14.

Abstract

Multiple pregnancies are characterized by significantly higher rates of intrauterine and perinatal morbidities and fetal death compared to singleton pregnancies. It is well known that the death of a co-twin during the second and third trimester can cause damage in the other fetus. Here we report two newborn cases presenting with renal failure probably caused by intrauterine death of their co-twins shortly before birth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diseases in Twins / complications*
  • Female
  • Fetal Death*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Twin*
  • Renal Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Renal Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Survivors
  • Twins