Question 4

Question 4

Can you determine the nature of pregnancy shown in this image?

Select one option from the answers below.

A.
B.
C.
D.

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A. Incorrect. There is no inter-twin membrane.

B. Incorrect. There is no inter-twin membrane. Although it may be difficult to see a membrane in MCDA pregnancy later in pregnancy, you should be able to see one in the first trimester.

C. Correct. There is a twin pregnancy with no inter-twin membrane.

D. Incorrect. There are clearly two embryos.

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Fig 1 Reproduced with permission from Dr A Kurtz, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia
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