Case Report
Volume: 5 | Issue: 6 | Published: Jun 02, 2021 | Pages: 173 - 176 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1609269386
Undiagnosed live derodidymus, an intrapartum horror: a case report
Authors: Simon Byonanuwe , Benson Oguttu , Robinson Ssebuufu
Article Info
Authors
Simon Byonanuwe
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Kampala International University Teaching Satellite Unit, Jinja, Uganda
Benson Oguttu
Kampala International University, Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Satellite Unit, Jinja, Uganda
Robinson Ssebuufu
Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda
Publication History
Received: December 30, 2020
Revised: April 20, 2021
Accepted: April 29, 2021
Published: June 02, 2021
Abstract
Background: Conjoined twins have invariably been a subject of revulsion among many societies across the world despite the fact that they can be diagnosed early in pregnancy and optimal obstetric management instituted accordingly. Case Presentation: We present a case of a prenatally undiagnosed derodidymus (dicephalous diauchenos) twins, an extremely unusual variant of conjoined twins. The case was such a petrifying unanticipated phenomenon to both the parents and medical staff. Conclusion: Routine prenatal ultrasonograhy and careful prenatal screening must be strongly emphasized if we are to minimize such perinatal mysteries.
Keywords: Case report, conjoined twins, derodidymus, dicephalous diauchenos, Siamese twins, green
