Monozygotic twins with discordant intestinal rotation

Vance L. Smith; Frederick Long; Benedict C. Nwomeh

doi:10.1007/s00247-005-0066-1

Monozygotic twins with discordant intestinal rotation

Vance L. Smith, Frederick Long, Benedict C. Nwomeh

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Abstract

Previous case reports have suggested a strong concordance of intestinal malrotation among identical twins. This has led to the recommendation that the asymptomatic twin undergo screening when malrotation is discovered in the identical sibling. We present a case of monozygotic twins in which one twin presented with intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus while the other twin was found to have normal gastrointestinal anatomy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	352-354
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric radiology
Volume	36
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-005-0066-1
State	Published - Apr 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Intestinal malrotation
Midgut
Monozygotic twins
Upper GI contrast examination
Volvulus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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