Dicephalus dipus dibrachius twins: report of an autopsy case

Dicephalus dipus dibrachius twins are a rare form of conjoined twins. An autopsy of conjoined dicephalus twins is reported. The diagnosis was performed during the pregnancy and the family received a judicial authorization for termination of pregnancy. The preterm newborn progressed to cardiac arrest...

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Main Authors: Cristiano Claudino Oliveira, Claudia Aparecida Rainho, Maria Aparecida Custódio Domingues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2014-06-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/82531