Dicephalic Parapagus Dibrachius Tripus Conjoined Twins: A Case Report of an Unusual Twinning Phenomenon
Dicephalic parapagus conjoined twins are a rare congenital anomaly with a poor prognosis. Early prenatal detection via ultrasonography is necessary for optimal management. Termination is often recommended, with vaginal delivery considered before 24 weeks of gestation and cesarean section preferred for term or near-term pregnancies.
Authors
- Ujjwal Kumar Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0138-219X)
- Neha Shah
- Samiksha Lamichhane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4839-5116)
- Vitasta Muskan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2769-2276)
- Pappu Rijal
- Khushboo Yadav
- Deepa Shah
- Manju Bista
- Sagar Mani Regmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2349-5541)
Institutions
- Chitwan Medical College (NP)
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70956
- Primary Topic
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00