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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(2):p 81-83, April - June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13225.6
Case Report
A Rare Case of Parapagus Dicephalus Conjoined Twins Discordant for Anencephaly: A Case Report
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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(2):p 81-83, April - June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13225.6
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Sunita Pandya, Yatrik Pandya. A Rare Case of Parapagus Dicephalus Conjoined Twins Discordant for Anencephaly: A Case Report. Indian J Obstet Gynecol. 2025; 13(2): 81-83.Timeline
Received : March 19, 2025
Accepted : April 30, 2025
Published : June 30, 2025
Abstract
Monozygotic and monoamniotic twins has maximum complications among these conjoined twins is a rare complication. Development of conjoined twin in monozygotic twins depend upon the period at which the division occurs. If division occurs after 13 days of ovulation the conjoined twins will form. Conjoint twins is a rare entity. This report presents a case of a primigravida at 18 weeks gestation with parapagus conjoined twins. Which was diagnosed by ultrasonography and underwent into second trimester termination.
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Sunita Pandya, Yatrik Pandya. A Rare Case of Parapagus Dicephalus Conjoined Twins Discordant for Anencephaly: A Case Report. Indian J Obstet Gynecol. 2025; 13(2): 81-83.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13225.6
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| Received | March 19, 2025 |
| Accepted | April 30, 2025 |
| Published | June 30, 2025 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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