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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2020

Early ultrasound diagnosis of conjoined twins at eight weeks of pregnancy: A case report.

Xiao-Wen Liang, Yong-Yi Cai, Yao-Zhang Yang, Zhi-Yi Chen

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Xiao-Wen LiangDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Yong-Yi CaiDepartment of Ultrasound, Liwan Hospital of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Yao-Zhang YangDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
Zhi-Yi ChenDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China. zhiyi_chen@gzhmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundConjoined twins are a rare occurrence, and the majority of these malformations are detected during second trimester screening. CASE SUMMARY: Herein we report a case of conjoined twins, which was diagnosed by ultrasound at 8 wk gestation and was normal at 7 wk gestation. The two fetuses shared one heart and were diagnosed as thoracopagus twins. This is the first report of conjoined twins diagnosed at 8 wk gestation. The pregnancy was terminated electively at 9 wk gestation. Because some congenital malformations can be diagnosed earlier, a prenatal ultrasound examination at an early gestational stage cannot be dismissed.

conclusionThis case demonstrates that a 7-8 wk gestation might be the earliest period when conjoined twins can be diagnosed by ultrasound.

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Case reportCongenital malformationConjoined twinsEarly diagnosisThoracopagusUltrasound

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