Gynecology & Reproductive Health

Gynecology & Reproductive Health

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Case Report

Dichorionic, Diamnionic Twin Pregnancy Discordant for AnencephalyA Case Report and Mini Review of the Literature

Authors: Chrisostomos Sofoudis, Periklis Theodoropoulos.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9342.1183


Abstract

According to current bibliography, many cases of congenital entities are properly diagnosed and treated due to increased steps of fetal medicine. Ultrasound measuring of NT (Nuchal Translucency) or B level scanning depicts many aspects of fetal lesions. Anencephaly consists one severe and lethal congenital fetal lesion. Ultrasound imaging findings reveal absence of cranial structures, cornerstone of this lesion. The most predisposition factor concerning the diagnosis of such cases represents the level of experience of the fetal medicine specialist.

Aim of our study consists presentation of a case of dichorionic, diamnionic twin pregnancy discordant for anencephaly. Ultimate scope of our depiction reflects proper diagnosis and assiduous therapeutic mapping concerning the viability of the other fetus due to lethal conclusion of the pathologic one.

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Citation: Chrisostomos Sofoudis, Periklis Theodoropoulos. Dichorionic, Diamnionic Twin Pregnancy Discordant for AnencephalyA Case Report and Mini Review of the Literature. Gynecol Reprod Health. 2022; 6(2). DOI: 10.33425/2639-9342.1183
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Zeev Blumenfeld
Zeev Blumenfeld
Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Ob/Gyn | Technion-Faculty of Medicine

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