Dicephalus dipus dibrachius An unusual case of conjoint twins
Abstract
A conjoint twin is a rare presentation occurring in 140000 births and 1100000 to 200000 of
live births. Its occurs due to late twinning events after 13th day of fertilization. Nearly 60 of conjoint
twins are still born and 35 die within 24 hrs of life. Incidence is more among girls. Here we report an
extremely rare form of conjoint twinning namely dicephalus dipus dibrachius parapagus twins which
had two heads with anencephaly, two arms, two legs and single thorax and abdomen with duplication
of spine. This case is reported due to its rarity.
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