Radiological-pathological comparison in a case of conjoined gnatho-thoracopagus twins.
BACKGROUND
Conjoined twins may present an extremely wide range of complex congenital malformations. Because of the increasing number of attempts to separate them surgically, profound knowledge is needed of this abnormality spectrum.


METHODS
Ultrasonographic, radiological (X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) and pathological findings of gnatho-thoracopagus conjoined twins at 18 weeks of gestation are reported, focusing on clinical topographic correlations.


CONCLUSIONS
High-resolution imaging techniques may provide useful information for surgery or autopsy planning of cases with complex congenital malformations.
Department of Medical Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapies, Pathology Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Roberto
R
Salmaso
Renzo
R
Manara
Matteo
M
Fassan
Maria Savina
MS
Severino
Silvia
S
Visentin
Veronica
V
Macchi
Erich
E
Cosmi
D037881:Aborted Fetus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D013909:Thorax / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000473:pathology*