ICD-11 code : KA80.3;
Preferred Label : Haemorrhage into co-twin;
ICD-11 definition : Monozygous twins often share a placenta. Vascular anastomoses within the placenta
allow for the transfer of blood between the two fetuses. In some cases, the flow is
unbalanced and one fetus (larger, plethoric, and polycythaemic twin) has an overload
of fluid, while the other (smaller, hydropic twin) becomes anaemic.;
ICD-11 synonym : fetal haemorrhage into co-twin;
Origin ID : 233333564;
UMLS CUI : C2939190;
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Monozygous twins often share a placenta. Vascular anastomoses within the placenta
allow for the transfer of blood between the two fetuses. In some cases, the flow is
unbalanced and one fetus (larger, plethoric, and polycythaemic twin) has an overload
of fluid, while the other (smaller, hydropic twin) becomes anaemic.
