Multiple Pregnancy Management: The King Khalid University Hospital Experience

Babay, Zainab A.; Addar, Mohammed H.; Al-Meshari, Abdulaziz

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.1994.405

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“…Among 6874 pregnancies investigated for consanguinity in Jordan, twin rate was reported to be 7.7/1000 pregnancies (Khoury & Massad, 2000). Data on the birth rate of twins from other countries in the Middle East reported figures of 1% in Saudi Arabia (Babay et al, 1994) and 0.85% in Turkey (Duyar & Guntay-Ayaz, 1993).…”

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Familial Monozygotic Twinning: Report of an Extended Multi-generation Family

Hamamy¹,

Ajlouni²,

Ajlouni³

2004

Twin res.

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T hirteen sets of monozygotic (MZ) twins from an extended multi-generation family are reported. Zygosity was determined by interviewing families for overall physical similarity and by assessment of facial photographs. A hypothetical gene was traced back five generations to a common grandfather. Familial monozygotic twinning in this pedigree is compatible with autosomal dominant inheritance with reduced penetrance. Other plausible mechanisms of inheritance are discussed.

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Familial Monozygotic Twinning: Report of an Extended Multi-generation Family

Hamamy¹,

Ajlouni²,

Ajlouni³

2004

Twin res.

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“…Data on the birth rate of twins from other countries in the Middle East reported figures of 1% in Saudi Arabia (Babay et al, 1994) and 0.85% in Turkey (Duyar & Guntay-Ayaz, 1993).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Familial Monozygotic Twinning: Report of an Extended Multi-generation Family

Hamamy¹,

Ajlouni²,

Ajlouni³

2004

Twin Res

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“…Therefore, evidence-based counseling of couples seeking treatment for infertility and prevention of higher order multiple pregnancies through the prudent use of reproductive techniques attains paramount importance'' (8). At the same time, as rightly pointed out by Babay et al (18), multiple pregnancy continues to carry a high risk, and women with multiple pregnancies should be offered extra care during the antenatal period with the specific objectives of early diagnosis and timely treatment of complications. Specifically with reference to preterm labor, surveillance for signs and symptoms should be undertaken at earlier gestational ages than would be expected for other pregnancies (2).…”

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confidence: 97%