Fetus in fetu presenting as suprarenal mass: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20171169Keywords:
FIF, Newborn, Suprarenal mass, TeratomaAbstract
Fetus in fetu (FIF) is a rare condition in which baby harbors its monozygotic malformed twin fetus inside its own body. This is even rarer in supra renal location, mostly asymptomatic but may present as a palpable abdominal lump. Here in we describe one newborn male child with antenatal diagnosis of mass abdomen. Post-natal ultra-sonogram of abdomen was suggestive of left supra renal mass. Operative findings and histopathology were consistent with fetus in fetu.
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