Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

Also known as: TTTS

Unbalanced placental vascular anastomoses in monochorionic twins.

Medical specialty: Pediatrics
Subspecialty: Pediatrics / Neonatology
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes, fetal
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Chronic net blood flow from donor to recipient twin.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

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