Cephalophagus Non Janiceps: An Extremely Rare Variant of Conjoined Twins: A Case Report

Sharma M, Kaul R, Sharma S and Soni A
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Kaul R: Department of pathology, DR RP Government Medical College, India
Sharma S: Department of Pediatrics, DR RP Government Medical College, India
Soni A: Department of OBG, DR RP Government Medical College, India

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2017, vol. 2, issue 4, 87-89

Abstract: Conjoined twins are uncommonly seen in twin pregnancy. Among conjoined twins, “cephalophagus†is an extremely rare variant. “Cephalopagus†twins are fused with their head, thorax and upper abdominal cavities. These twins are of two types: Janiceps (two faces are on the either side of the head) or non Janiceps type (with a relatively normal head and face). We present a case of non janiceps type cephalophagus variant of conjoined twins. The twins had a single head, apparently normal face, four upper limbs and four lower limbs. The twins were joined with their head, thorax and upper abdominal cavity. On ultrasound (USG) examination (done after delivery), the twins had two separate lungs and heart. The genitourinary system was unremarkable. This malformation was not detected early in pregnancy as the patient had no prior antenatal visits. These twins died within one hour of birth. Parents refused for autopsy.

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2017.02.555597

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