Liang ZQ, Ding WQ. Twin fetuses associated with double amniotic sacs diagnosed using transvaginal ultrasonography: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(18): 3534-3538 [PMID: 38983427 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3534]
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Wen-Qing Ding, BM BCh, Attending Doctor, Maternity and Child, Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College, No. 6 Ailong Road, Longcheng Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen 518174, Guangdong Province, China.18998948192m@sina.cn
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2024; 12(18): 3534-3538 Published online Jun 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3534
Twin fetuses associated with double amniotic sacs diagnosed using transvaginal ultrasonography: A case report
Zheng-Qiao Liang, Wen-Qing Ding
Zheng-Qiao Liang, Wen-Qing Ding, Maternity and Child, Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen 518174, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Liang ZQ designed the study; Liang ZQ and Ding WQ performed the research; Liang ZQ wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Qing Ding, BM BCh, Attending Doctor, Maternity and Child, Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College, No. 6 Ailong Road, Longcheng Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen 518174, Guangdong Province, China.18998948192m@sina.cn
Received: January 12, 2024 Revised: February 20, 2024 Accepted: April 25, 2024 Published online: June 26, 2024 Processing time: 158 Days and 5.5 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Conjoined twins are a rare twin malformation commonly presenting as single amniotic sac twinning, with double amniotic sac twinning being extremely rare and poorly reported. Most conjoined twins are females.
CASE SUMMARY
A woman of childbearing age conceived naturally, and at 8 wk of gestation, transvaginal ultrasonography showed an embryo and cardiac tube pulsation in both amniotic sacs. On dynamic observation, the two embryos were connected in the lower abdomen, with restricted movement. A repeat transvaginal ultrasound at 11 wk showed that the intestinal tubes of both fetuses were connected in the lower abdomen. The pregnancy was terminated and labor was induced.
CONCLUSION
Transvaginal ultrasound may detect conjoined twin malformations in an early stage. Our case provides diagnostic insights for ultrasonographers and can help develop early therapeutic interventions.
Core Tip: We recently diagnosed a case of bi-amniotic sac conjoined twin fetuses at 8 wk of gestation, reports of such cases are rare nationally and globally. We provide insights into the early diagnosis and treatment of conjoined twin fetuses for colleagues.
