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A Rare Case of Parapagus Dicephalus Conjoined Twins Discordant for Anencephaly: A Case Report

Sunita Pandya, Yatrik Pandya

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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(2):p 41-43, April - June 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13225.6

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Pandya S, Pandya Y. A rare case of parapagus dicephalus conjoined twins discordant for anencephaly: a case report. Indian J Obstet Gynecol. 2025;13(2):81-3.

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Received : March 19, 2025         Accepted : April 30, 2025          Published : June 18, 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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Pandya S, Pandya Y. A rare case of parapagus dicephalus conjoined twins discordant for anencephaly: a case report. Indian J Obstet Gynecol. 2025;13(2):81-3.


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March 19, 2025 April 30, 2025 June 18, 2025

DOI: 10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.13225.6

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PrimigravidaMonochorionic monoamniotic twinsParapagusConjoined twins

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