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Mcma Twins

MCMA twins are also called monochorionic-monoamniotic twins. It refers to the condition where twin babies live in the same chorionic sac and share a single yolk sac and amniotic sac. This rare condition is a subtype of monozygotic twin pregnancy that affects only one percent of all twin pregnancies.

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What are the complications of twin pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, My sister-in-law is 3 months pregnant. Three days ago, during her antenatal scan, we came to know that it is a monozygotic twin pregnancy. We have a few questions. How to know that it is not a conjoined twin? I have attached the scan reports. Please let us know whether the growth is fine....  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, my hearty congratulations for twin pregnancy. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are perfectly fine. There are no signs of conjoined twins. NT (nuchal translucency) is normal and both nasal bones are seen. ...  Read Full »

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