Dicephalus dipus: a rarer siamese
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161259Keywords:
Conjoined twins, Parapagus, DicephalusAbstract
Dicephalus twins are very rare form of conjoined parapagus twins where there is a common body with two heads. They are subdivided into many groups depending on the number of upper limbs, lower limbs and number of torso. A dicephalus dibrachus dipus conjoined twin is reported here. Most of the cases are still born or died immediately after birth. Early diagnosis is important for management of conjoined twins.
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