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In utero and postnatal imaging findings of parasitic conjoined twins (ischiopagus parasiticus tetrapus)

Stahr, Nikolai ; Guggenberger, Roman ; Kellenberger, Christian ; Wisser, Josef ; Subotic, Ulrike

In: Pediatric Radiology, 2015, vol. 45, no. 5, p. 767-770

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    Titre
    • In utero and postnatal imaging findings of parasitic conjoined twins (ischiopagus parasiticus tetrapus)
    Auteur
    • Stahr, Nikolai. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwisstrasse 75, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Guggenberger, Roman. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwisstrasse 75, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Kellenberger, Christian. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwisstrasse 75, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Wisser, Josef. Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Subotic, Ulrike. Pediatric Surgery, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Pediatric Radiology, 2015, vol. 45, no. 5, p. 767-770. Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:332764
    Summary
    Conjoined twins are a rare developmental anomaly with a reported prevalence of 1.47 per 100,000 births. We present an uncommon case of a parasitic ischiopagus tetrapus with a parasitic ischiopagus partial twin joined to the complete fetus at the level of the ischium diagnosed in utero by fetal MRI. The correct prenatal diagnosis led to birth by caesarean section. Prenatal MRI findings are presented and corroborated by postnatal imaging delineating the full extent and associated anomalies of this rare malformation. Differential diagnosis of duplicated lower extremities is discussed.