Sequential genetic events leading to conjoined twins in a monozygotic triplet pregnancy.
A rare case of conjoined twins in a triplet pregnancy is presented. Selective termination was attempted. After termination of the pregnancy, deoxyribonucleic acid fingerprinting revealed a monozygotic origin for all three fetuses.
Lipitz
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Ravia
J
J
Zolti
M
M
Achiron
R
R
Wolf
Y
Y
Kazanstein
A
A
Goldenberg
M
M
Seidman
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D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D004247:DNA / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D018607:Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal / Q000009:adverse effects; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple / Q000235:genetics*; D014310:Triplets / Q000235:genetics*; D014428:Twins, Conjoined
D005819:Genetic Markers; D004247:DNA