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KMID : 0357919840180020193
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Korean Journal of Pathology
1984 Volume.18 No. 2 p.193 ~ p.196
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Acardius Acephalus -A case report-
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Abstract
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Acardius is more uncommon situations that occur in a pair of monozygotic twin.
Abnormal fetuses of this variety are noter found in single pregnancies, and circulation of
blood is only by virtue of communication with the vessels supplying the normal twin.
Acardia shows various other defects in addition to the absence of heart. The most
common form is the acardius acephalus, they are headless an4 lack thoracic organs and
upper extremities. The abdominal organs might contain remnants of liver, spleen, kidney,
or intestine. Underdeveloped gonads are occasionally found.
Recently authors experienced a acardius acephalus in 28 year-old female and herein
reported with literature review.
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