Re: Superfetation or severe IUGR??

From: Paul Prior MD (pprior@clover.net)
Sat Feb 24 18:39:36 2001


On Sat, 24 Feb 2001 15:37:46 -0600, mks@sierra.net (M. Kelly Shanahan, MD) wrote:

>I know superfetation occurs in horses, but humans? And even if this is
>superfetation, how can you explain seeing a fetus at 6 wks, 8 wk and 15
>wks, then it completely disappearing only to be replaced by a second
>baby, never seen before that is 4 weeks younger??

Agree with consensus that this is very very likely NOT to be superfetation and much more likely an anomalous fetus. I would be troubled by any MFM that dismisses well established dating so easily and comes up with a rare explanation while dismissing the obvious explanation.

Please post the conclusion of this case on the list at whatever time the information becomes available.

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Paul Prior MD
Coshocton, OH
Solo Practice
OB/GYN, FACOG




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