Vanishing twin syndrome

Also known as: Fetus resorption

Loss of one twin with resorption in early pregnancy.

Medical specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subspecialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology / Fetal medicine
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes, fetal
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Early demise of one embryo.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (2)

early bleedingloss of one gestational sac

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