Craniofacial duplication (diprosopus) in a twin.
A fused, double-faced (diprosopus), anencephalic monster was born prematurely as one of twins after 30 weeks of gestation. We will describe the autopsy findings and summarize the literature concerning the diprosopus defect. Factors other than fetal environment may contribute to its pathogenesis.
D009008:Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid / Q000235:genetics*; D000757:Anencephaly / Q000235:genetics; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005123:Eye / Q000473:pathology; D005124:Eye Abnormalities; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009056:Mouth Abnormalities / Q000473:pathology; D010920:Placenta / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging