| Sacral parasite conjoined twin. | |
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PMID: 11704212 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: A variant of conjoined twins is one in which one twin is incomplete. CASE: A female infant was born vaginally at 40 weeks' gestation to a healthy primipara. No important abnormalities were noted during prenatal examinations. The infant was fully developed in all external aspects except for a parasitic body conjoined with her sacrococcygeal region. Separated by operation 2 weeks after birth, the parasite contained lower limbs, adipose tissue, muscles, and a bowel sac. Over 4 years of observation, no abnormalities have been found since the operation. CONCLUSION: Obstetricians should be aware of the existence of a parasite twin during prenatal examinations and of the importance of the differential diagnosis of parasite and teratoma, a neoplasm with malignant potential. |
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Authors:
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S Y Chou; S J Liang; C F Wu; C S Hsu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 98 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2001 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-11-12 Completed Date: 2001-12-05 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 938-40 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University-Municipal Wan Fan Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Infant, Newborn Sacrococcygeal Region Teratoma / diagnosis Twins, Conjoined* / surgery |
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