title: Dicephalus dipus tetrabrachius conjoined twins of Zaria: case report and literature review.
abstract: One of the most interesting congenital malformations to manage is a conjoined twin. Conjoined twins are rare occurrences in obstetric/pediatric practice. More commonly known as Siamese twins, this phenomenon is shrouded in mystery and considered a curiosity by general public. Current technology is lending a helping hand in the early diagnosis of these conditions. Frequently, the twins are born dead, but there are few cases in which the twins survive. We presented a case of dicephalus dipud conjoined twins; a rare type of conjoined twins.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. olurad@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Ibinaiye
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Mshelbwala
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Abdulgafar
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Lawal
mesh_terms: D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000601:surgery*