Down syndrome in both dichorionic twins: A case report

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Güven D., Yangal D., Koçak İ., Üstün C.

Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi, vol.29, no.3, pp.247-248, 2012 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.5835/jecm.omu.29.03.017
  • Journal Name: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.247-248
  • Keywords: Down syndrome, First trimester screening, Nuchal translucency, Prenatal diagnosis, Trisomy 21, Twin pregnancies
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome in multiple gestations poses serious problem. The use of screening modalities is limited, diagnostic procedures are more complicated, and the management of discordant results may be required. Although it is risky amniocentesis conclusive. Our contribution is to share a case that it seen rarely. © 2012 OMU.