An unusual case of twin anemia polycythemia sequence complicated by premature ductus arteriosus constriction of the recipient twin

Objectives: To add to the nascent literature on Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence by presenting a unique cardiac complication in the recipient twin. Case presentation: We describe a monochorionic diamniotic pregnancy complicated by Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence wherein the recipient twin developed signs of right heart failure secondary to premature ductus arteriosus constriction, requiring iatrogenic preterm delivery to avoid intrauterine demise. Conclusions: This case report introduces a previously undescribed complication of Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence and adds to the growing literature on this clinical entity.

Standort
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Umfang
Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
An unusual case of twin anemia polycythemia sequence complicated by premature ductus arteriosus constriction of the recipient twin ; volume:13 ; number:1 ; year:2024 ; extent:06
Case reports in perinatal medicine ; 13, Heft 1 (2024) (gesamt 06)

Urheber
Chokshi, Ravi
McMullen, Kathryn
Soni, Shelly
Tunks, Robert
O’Brien, James

DOI
10.1515/crpm-2024-0027
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2410191716149.815614659119
Rechteinformation
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
Letzte Aktualisierung
15.08.2025, 07:21 MESZ

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Beteiligte

  • Chokshi, Ravi
  • McMullen, Kathryn
  • Soni, Shelly
  • Tunks, Robert
  • O’Brien, James

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