How is Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome diagnosed?
Your healthcare provider may suspect this disorder if any of the following is seen during an ultrasound: • Marked difference in the size of fetuses of the same gender • Difference in size between the two amniotic sacs • Difference in size of the umbilical cords • A single placenta • Evidence of fluid build up in the skin of either fetus • Findings of congestive heart failure in the recipient twin • Polyhydraminos (excess amniotic fluid) in the recipient twin • Oligohydraminos (decreased or too little amniotic fluid) in the donor twin
