Fetal MRI of conjoined twins who switched their relative positions

Thierry A G M Huisman; Sahayini Arulrajah; Martin Meuli; Ulrike Brehmer; Ernst Beinder

doi:10.1007/s00247-009-1445-9

Fetal MRI of conjoined twins who switched their relative positions

Thierry A G M Huisman, Sahayini Arulrajah, Martin Meuli, Ulrike Brehmer, Ernst Beinder

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Abstract

Conjoined twinning is a very rare occurrence with no genetic predisposition. Twisting of conjoined twins around the axis of their connecting tissue bridge, close to the third trimester, has not been previously reported. We describe a unique case of in utero twisting of conjoined omphalopagus twins who survived without any adverse effects. Fetal US and fetal MRI played a vital role in the diagnosis and perinatal management of these twins.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	353-357
Number of pages	5
Journal	Pediatric Radiology
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1445-9
State	Published - Mar 2010

Keywords

Conjoined twins
Fetus
MRI
Omphalopagus
Twisting
US

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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