A case of thoraco-omphalopagus with omphalocele with 3D ultrasonography and MRI.

Yoon, Jong Sook; Park, Mi Sun; Kim, Min Jeong; Lee, Gui Se Ra; Park, In Yang; Lim, Hyun Wook; Shin, Jong Chul; Kim, Sa Jin

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007;50(12):1747-1751.
Published online December 1, 2007.

A case of thoraco-omphalopagus with omphalocele with 3D ultrasonography and MRI.

Jong Sook Yoon, Mi Sun Park, Min Jeong Kim, Gui Se Ra Lee, In Yang Park, Hyun Wook Lim, Jong Chul Shin, Sa Jin Kim

¹Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea, Holy Family Hospital, Seoul, Korea. ksajin@catholic.ac.kr
²Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Holy Family Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

One of the most interesting congenital malformations is a conjoined twin. Conjoined twins are a rare occurrence in obstetric practice. More commonly known as Siamese twins, this phenomenon is shrouded in mystery and considered a curiosity by general public. Current technology is providing a basis for earlier diagnosis and a better prognosis. Frequently, the twins are born dead, but there are a few cases in which the twins survive. We present a case of thoraco-omphalophagus with omphalocele in 35 years old woman at 25weeks 5 days gestation by 3-D ultrasonography and MRI.

Key Words: Conjoined twin, Thoracoomphalopagus, Three-dimensional ultrasonography, MRI