Late diagnosis of nonconjoined monoamniotic twins using computed tomographic imaging: a case report

Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Sep;76(3 Pt 2):504-6.

Abstract

Monoamniotic twin gestations, although rare, are associated with a high perinatal mortality rate. Early antenatal diagnosis is important to ensure optimal perinatal care. However, the diagnosis can be difficult to confirm, especially in late gestation when a dividing membrane may be difficult to visualize. Intra-amniotic injection of Renografin followed by a single-slice computed tomographic scan at the level of the umbilicus is described. This imaging method assisted in the confirmation of monoamniotic twinning.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amnion / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diatrizoate Meglumine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Twins*

Substances

  • Diatrizoate Meglumine