Diplopagus sterno-omphalopagus dicephalus tetrabrachius tetrapus dicaudatus conjoined twin monster in a buffalo: A case report

Abstract

A rare case of conjoined foetal monster twin was delivered successfully by Caesarean section in a pluriparous buffalo which was presented with dystocia. The monster consists of two female foetuses of symmetrical twins (Diplopagus) with double head (Dicephalus), which were fully developed having four forelimbs (Tetrabrachius) and four hind limbs (Tetrapus), joined together from sternum to umbilical region and two separate pelvises with two individual tails (Dicaudatus). The monster can be classified as diplopagus sterno-omphalopagus.