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Scientists Trace How Cancer Passed Between Twins Before Birth
A facial mass detected before birth prompted the early delivery of identical twin sisters. A fetal MRI at 33 weeks showed the mass on one baby's face.
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A facial mass identified before birth led doctors to deliver identical twin sisters early. A fetal MRI at 33 weeks revealed the growth on one twin’s face, and the babies were born a week later. Post‑delivery examinations found tumors in both infants, confirming they each had the same cancer. The occurrence of identical cancers in the twins prompted researchers to investigate how the disease could have been transmitted before birth.
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