Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (Jan 2008)

Fetus in fetu: A report of two cases

  • Karaman Ibrahim,
  • Erdogan Derya,
  • Ozalevli Semire,
  • Karaman Ayse,
  • Cavusoglu Y,
  • Aslan M,
  • Cakmak Ozden

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 30 – 32

Abstract

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Fetus in fetu is a rare condition that has been defined as the presence of one of the twins in the body of the other. It is most frequently located in retroperitoneal area; however, it has been reported in other locations as well. This report presents two cases of "fetus in fetu" cases: one located in the retroperitoneal area and the other in the sacrococcygeal area.

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