Fetus in fetu - a rare developmental anomaly.
Radiol Case Rep 2018;
14:333-336. [PMID:
30581519 PMCID:
PMC6297075 DOI:
10.1016/j.radcr.2018.11.020]
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Abstract
Fetus in fetu is a rare condition which most often presents as a fetiform calcified mass in the abdomen of its host, fetus or newborn. We report a case of 8-month-old girl with history of abdominal distension. Ultrasonography and computed tomography scan revealed a mass in which the contents favor a fetus in fetu rather than a teratoma. She underwent surgery and the mass was resected in toto. Radiograph of the resected specimen showed the presence of rudimentary vertebral column which was later confirmed by pathologist.
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