Etiology and management of monoamniotic twin discordant for anencephaly.
A case of monoamniotic monochorionic (MAMC) female twins, with one twin being anencephalic, and the co-twin being normal, is reported. Twin to twin transfusion syndrome was also noted. The reasons for anencephaly in association with monozygotic (MZ) twinning are discussed. The management of such a case is presented.
Kriplani
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Banerjee
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Takkar
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D000650:Amnion; D000757:Anencephaly / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic