
Abstract Background Documentation of superfoetation is extremely rare in humans., The younger foetus has invariably been small for gestational age (estimated from the date of the last menstrual bleed) in all the cases reported in the literature. We report a case where the younger twin was of appropriate size for gestation. Case Presentation The first of twins was of 32 weeks gestation and the baby was of appropriate size and development for the gestational age. The second twin was of 36 weeks gestation. Gestational age was estimated with the New Ballard score, x-ray of the lower limbs, dental age on x-ray, and ophthalmic examination. Conclusion Bleeding on implantation of the first foetus probably helped demarcate the two pregnancies. Dental age and the New Ballard score can be used to diagnose superfoetation in discordant twins, when detailed first trimester ultra-sound data is not available.
Adult, Neurologic Examination, Infant, Newborn, Case Report, Gestational Age, Superfetation, Pediatrics, RJ1-570, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Pregnancy, Age Determination by Skeleton, Twins, Dizygotic, Humans, Female, Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, Age Determination by Teeth
Adult, Neurologic Examination, Infant, Newborn, Case Report, Gestational Age, Superfetation, Pediatrics, RJ1-570, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Pregnancy, Age Determination by Skeleton, Twins, Dizygotic, Humans, Female, Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, Age Determination by Teeth
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