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Case Reports
. 2021 Apr 6:2021:5513139.
doi: 10.1155/2021/5513139. eCollection 2021.

Monochorionic Diamniotic Vasa Previa Pregnancy: A Medical Student Perspective

Joshua M Samuel  1 , Fatima Ali  1 , Jonathan Faro  1 , Jonathan D Baum  1
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Monochorionic Diamniotic Vasa Previa Pregnancy: A Medical Student Perspective

Joshua M Samuel et al. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Monochorionic diamniotic twins and vasa previa are uncommon. We present a case that was followed from ultrasound diagnosis to delivery.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors of this paper declare that there are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Transvaginal ultrasound image at 16 weeks showing vasa previa.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Gross specimen showing vasa previa affecting twin A.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Gross specimen showing vasa previa affecting twin B.
Figure 4
Figure 4
The placenta of the monochorionic diamniotic twins.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Gross image of the placenta with corresponding ultrasound. Ultrasound image shows proximity of fetal vessel to cervix.
Figure 6
Figure 6
Gross image of the specimen showing vessels passing through the amnion as well as the unprotected insertion of umbilical cord.
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