Siamese twins: Thoracopagus – A rare congenital anomaly

Abstract

A case report of conjoined twins (thoracopagus-conjoined neck, thorax, and upper abdomen) diagnosed by routine ultrasonography in a 26-year-old G2 P1 pregnant female at 19 weeks of gestation is discussed. The pregnancy was terminated at this gestation with explained prognosis to the patient and consent of the family.

Keywords

• siamese twins
• thoracopagus
• ultrasonography