Double fetus in fetu: diagnostic imaging

Pediatr Radiol. 1994;24(8):602-3. doi: 10.1007/BF02012747.

Abstract

Fetus in fetu is a rare pathological condition, presenting as a congenital tumor. It consists of a malformed parasitic twin that is found within the body of its sibling. Less than 70 cases have been reported and in most of them a definite diagnosis was only made during surgery. We present a case with two fetuses in the retroperitoneum and describe the criteria to be kept in mind for a correct preoperative diagnosis using the current imaging modalities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetus*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography