Conjoined twins in a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy after ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate

Mendilcioglu I., ŞİMŞEK M.

FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY, cilt.24, sa.1, ss.51-54, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000132407
  • Dergi Adı: FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.51-54
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: monozygotic twins, conjoined twins, quadruplet, nuchal translucency, prenatal diagnosis, clomiphene citrate, ovulation induction, IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION, TRIPLET PREGNANCY, TRIMESTER DIAGNOSIS, PRENATAL-DIAGNOSIS, ULTRASOUND, GESTATION, IVF
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: We report a case of conjoined twins in a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy after ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate for anovulation. Methods: The diagnosis of a trichorionic quadruplet pregnancy was made in routine ultrasound at 11 weeks' gestation. Results: Conjoined twinning was thoracopagus and presented with increased nuchal translucency. Selective termination of the conjoined twins was performed with potassium chloride injection. The patient delivered 2 healthy infants after an uneventful follow-up. Conclusion: Monozygotic twinning has increased with widespread usage of ovulation induction agents and assisted reproductive techniques. Early detection of conjoined twinning and chorionicity is essential for an optimal obstetric management and outcome. Copyright (C) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel.