25. Chimeric Monochorionic Diamniotic 3 -Year-Old Female with Male Brother

While traditionally monochorionic twins are understood to be monozygotic, researchers have identified atypical forms of twinning resulting in monochorionic dizygotic (MCDZ) twins. As a result, intrauterine twin-twin transfusion pathways can result in blood chimerism with one neonate subsequently having two blood cell lines.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - April 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jennifer Silk, Amy Boone, Anna Hurst, Pongtawat Lertwilaiwittaya Source Type: research