Radiological anatomy of a cranial malformation in a conjoined dicephalus twin
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Date
2006Author
Odhiambo, D.E.O.
Desouza, J.
Gikenye, G.
Saidi, S.H.
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ArticleLanguage
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Conjoined twins capture interest due to their
unusual anatomy. They vary in size, internal
anatomy and degree of organ sharing. A sound
knowledge of this structural anatomy is therefore
important in separation surgery.
Non-invasive techniques including 3D
ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT)
and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can
expose the details of the anatomical complexity
precluding twin separation. This study
reports the cranial anatomy of a dicephalus
dipus tribrachii twin as determined by CT-Scan
and MRI evaluations. The CT scan gave the
best bone delineation while the MRI scans
gave the best soft tissue picture. The paper
illustrates the usefulness of multiple techniques
in delineating conjoined twin anatomy
for the purposes of separation planning.
Citation
Eur J Anat, 10 (3): 121-125 (2006)Publisher
Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya Formerly of Magnetic Imaging and Training Centre (M.I.T.C.), Kenya
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