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Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), also known as feto-fetal transfusion syndrome (FFTS), twin oligohydramnios-polyhydramnios sequence (TOPS) and stuck twin syndrome is a complication of disproportionate blood supply, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. It can affect monochorionic multiples, that is, multiple pregnancies where two or more fetuses share a chorion and hence a single placenta. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Twin transfusion syndrome
OrphaNet reference
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome 
May Cause
Arterial calcification
Arterial occlusion
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomegaly in childhood
Fetal ascites
Heart failure
Heart failure in childhood
Heart failure in the first month of life
Hydrops fetalis
Increased nuchal fold
Intracranial calcification
Intrauterine growth retardation
Limb reduction
Nuchal cystic hygroma
Polycythemia
Pulmonary artery calcification
Pulmonary artery stenosis
Small urinary bladder
Synonyms
Twin transfusion syndrome
OrphaNet reference
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome 
May Cause
Arterial calcification
Arterial occlusion
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomegaly in childhood
Fetal ascites
Heart failure
Heart failure in childhood
Heart failure in the first month of life
Hydrops fetalis
Increased nuchal fold
Intracranial calcification
Intrauterine growth retardation
Limb reduction
Nuchal cystic hygroma
Polycythemia
Pulmonary artery calcification
Pulmonary artery stenosis
Small urinary bladder


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