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- Title
Fetus-in-fetu presenting as acute intestinal obstruction.
- Authors
Singh, Sunita; Rattan, Kamal; Gil, Meenu; Mathur, S K; Sen, Rajeev; Navtej
- Abstract
Fetus-in-fetu is a rare condition in which a fetiform calcified mass is often present in the abdomen of its host; a newborn or infant. We present the case of a three-month-old male baby with acute intestinal obstruction and abdominal mass. X-ray abdomen and ultrasonogram revealed a cystic mass with calcification. On laparotomy, a well encapsulated retroperitoneal mass causing high intestinal obstruction was identified. Total excision of the mass was done. Diagnosis of fetus-in-fetu was confirmed on histopathology. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.
- Publication
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology, 2010, Vol 53, Issue 1, p128
- ISSN
0974-5130
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4103/0377-4929.59203