Fetus in fetu double trouble: a rare case

Smitha K; Nirmala Shivalingaiah; Harsha Biliangady

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20150212

Authors

Smitha K Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
Nirmala Shivalingaiah Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
Harsha Biliangady Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20150212

Abstract

Fetus in fetu is a rare condition with incidence of 1 in 500,000 deliveries. Since the condition was first described by Meckel in the late18^th century, approximately less than 100 cases have been reported in the literature. We present the findings in a case of FIF that was diagnosed prenatally and we discuss the differential diagnosis between a FIF and a highly differentiated teratoma.

Keywords: Fetus in fetu, Teratoma, Ultrasound

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