title: Cephalothoracoomphalopagus: a rare type of conjoined twin.
abstract: We present a case of female cephalothoracoomphalopagus conjoind twin, which is extremely rare type of conjoined twins. We also review the contemprory knowledge regarding incidence, etiopathogenesis, antenatal diagnosis and outcone or the prognosis of conjoint twins. The case belong to hindu female, no history of consanguineous marriage, ingestion of drugs or exposure to any radiation. History of one abortion and one twin delivery present. Conjoind twin was cephalothoracoomphalopagus type, delivered vaginaly at 30 wks of gestion to a 25 yrs old multigravida. Management of conjoind twin still remain challenges because of multiple congenital anomalies and poor outcome is seen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, G. R. Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Sunita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koreti
authors.affiliation: S.S.Medical College, Rewa Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, G. R. Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: G Singh
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Patell
keywords: Cephalothoracoomphalopagus; conjoind twin; outcome
references.citation: J Clin Ultrasound. 2005 Sep;33(7):364-6
references.pmid: 16196006
references.citation: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1998 Oct;80(2):191-4
references.pmid: 9846666
references.citation: Prenat Diagn. 1997 Oct;17(10):961-3
references.pmid: 9358576
references.citation: Brain. 2006 May;129(Pt 5):1084-95
references.pmid: 16597654
references.citation: Semin Perinatol. 2005 Oct;29(5):282-95
references.pmid: 16360487