Case Reports in Pediatrics (Jan 2014)

A Case of Diprosopus: Perinatal Counseling and Management

  • Kimberly M. Thornton,
  • Timothy Bennett,
  • Vivekanand Singh,
  • Neil Mardis,
  • Jennifer Linebarger,
  • Howard Kilbride,
  • Kristin Voos

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/279815
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2014

Abstract

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Diprosopus is a rare congenital malformation associated with high mortality. Here, we describe a patient with diprosopus, multiple life-threatening anomalies, and genetic mutations. Prenatal diagnosis and counseling made a beneficial impact on the family and medical providers in the care of this case.