Conjoined twins: historical perspective and report of a case.
In this article we review the historically important cases of conjoined twins (Biddenden Maids, Siamese twins, Blazek sisters) and contemporary knowledge regarding incidence, etiopathogenesis, antenatal diagnosis, antenatal management, and outcome of conjoined twins. We also present a case of male cephalothoracoomphalopagus, which is extremely rare.
Kokcu
Arif
A
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey. arifkokcu@yahoo.com
Cetinkaya
Mehmet B
MB
Aydin
Oguz
O
Tosun
Migraci
M
D009008:Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid / Q000266:history; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D013785:Thailand; D014428:Twins, Conjoined