Omphalocele in Both Twins: Revealing Developmental Complexities: A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.21613/GORM.2023.1510

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Case report, First-trimester ultrasound scan , Omphalocele in twin pregnancy

Abstract

Omphalocele is a rare congenital anomaly with eviscerated abdominal organs in the proximal segment of the umbilical cord covered by a membranous sac. This case presents omphalocele in both fetuses in a twin pregnancy, discussing the embryological basis, the importance of early detection, and effective management. A 34-year-old primigravida was confirmed to have dichorionic diamniotic twins at 6 weeks of gestation. At 14 weeks, a routine ultrasound revealed omphalocele in both fetuses, complicated by early amniotic rupture, following an uncomplicated preconception period. Omphalocele is a rare occurrence, simultaneously in a twin pregnancy. Among the various theories, this presentation favors the theory based on malformation of the ventral body wall. The exact embryological explanation is yet to be identified.

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Published

2024-08-25

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Gnanarathne S, Kariyawasam A. Omphalocele in Both Twins: Revealing Developmental Complexities: A Case Report. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med [Internet]. 2024Aug.25 [cited 2024Nov.2];30(2):143-5. Available from: https://gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/1510

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Case Reports