Holoacardius amorphus

Overview

A very rare disorder where a twin in the womb doesn't have it's own heart. This second twin is often a very malformed, shapeless mass that acts as a parasite by utilizing the placenta of the normal twin.

Symptoms

* Gastrointestinal tract abnormalities * Hydrocephaly * Excessive amniotic fluid * Heart anomaly * Abnormal fetus * Unrecognizable body

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Holoacardius amorphus may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Holoacardius amorphus symptoms.