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01-06-2013 | Case Report

Fetus-in-Fetu: Mimicking as Teratoma on Antenatal Ultrasound

Authors: Harpreet Kehal, Satbir Billing, Bal Krishan Sharma, Puneet Mittal

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Fetus-in-fetu is a rare and unusual condition. In this condition, a malformed parastitc fetal twin develops inside the body of another fetus, most commonly in the abdominal cavity. We present a case which was thought to be a teratoma on antenatal ultrasound. However, on subsequent postnatal imaging and surgery, it was proved to be fetus-in-fetu.

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Title: Fetus-in-Fetu: Mimicking as Teratoma on Antenatal Ultrasound
Authors: Harpreet Kehal
Satbir Billing
Bal Krishan Sharma
Puneet Mittal
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-012-0745-8

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