Challenges in antenatal diagnosis of conjoined twins in primary care setting: a case report

Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida and Sururi, Nur Fitrahana and Husin, Roziah (2025) Challenges in antenatal diagnosis of conjoined twins in primary care setting: a case report. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 8 (1). pp. 282-287. E-ISSN 2637-0603

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Abstract

Conjoined twins (CT) represent a rare embryologic anomaly with anuncertain aetiology. Although uncommon, this condition is associated with a high perinatal mortality rate. Early detection during the first trimester is therefore crucial to enable timely intervention and referral to a tertiary care centre. First-trimester dating scans in primary care areessential not only for confirming viability and determining gestational age but also for identifying multiple pregnancies. However, anomalies in twin pregnancies-such as conjoined twins-may be overlooked during these early scans due to various challenges. This case report discusses the difficulties in detecting CT and explores factors that may contribute to missed diagnoses.

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Additional Information:	121743/5696
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Conjoined twin, Siamese twin, thoracophagus.
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG940 Maternal care. Prenatal care services R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	nur hakimah a manan
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2025 21:02
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2025 21:11
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121743

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