Question 237 · LEK · Multiple pregnancy
The complications typical of monochorionic-monoamniotic twin pregnancies include:
1) acute type of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS);
2) chronic type of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS);
3) impairment of the fetus whose twin died in the utero;
4) conjoint twins;
5) premature labor after the end of 37 week of gestation.
The correct answer is:
2) chronic type of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS);
3) impairment of the fetus whose twin died in the utero;
4) conjoint twins;
5) premature labor after the end of 37 week of gestation.
The correct answer is:
- A. 2,3,4,5.
- B. 1,3,4,5.
- C. 1,2,3,4.
- D. all the above.
- E. 1,2.
Hint
MCMA twins share one placenta and one sac; think about vascular anastomoses, co-twin demise and incomplete twinning, then check the logic of statement 5.
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