Conjoined twins in a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy after ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate.
OBJECTIVE
We report a case of conjoined twins in a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy after ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate for anovulation.


METHODS
The diagnosis of a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy was made in routine ultrasound at 11 weeks' gestation.


RESULTS
Conjoined twinning was thoracopagus and presented with increased nuchal translucency. Selective termination of the conjoined twins was performed with potassium chloride injection. The patient delivered 2 healthy infants after an uneventful follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
Monozygotic twinning has increased with widespread usage of ovulation induction agents and assisted reproductive techniques. Early detection of conjoined twinning and chorionicity is essential for an optimal obstetric management and outcome.
Mendilcioglu
Inanc
I
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akdeniz University, School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey. imendilcioglu@hotmail.com
Simsek
Mehmet
M
D000328:Adult; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011783:Quadruplets; D014428:Twins, Conjoined; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D002996:Clomiphene