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Parapagus diprosopus-Conjoined twins. A case report.

BHAGEERATHY P S

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Parapagus diprosopus is a rare type of conjoined twins. Antenatally, it can be diagnosed with imaging techniques, but high index of suspicion is necessary. We present a rare case of conjoined twins-parapagus diprosopus born in Christian Medical College, Vellore on 6th June, 2012.

 


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