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Fetus in fetu with skeletal dysplasia and hyperparathyroidism
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Fetus in fetu with skeletal dysplasia and hyperparathyroidism

Saad H. Aldosari, Jamal Alhudhaif, Omai Alsasi, Mohammed Farhan and Saleh M. Kamel
Journal of pediatric surgery case reports, Vol.44, p.101185
01/05/2019

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Fetus in fetu Retroperitoneal neoplasms Teratoma
Fetus-in-fetu (FIF) is a rare condition in which malformed parasitic twin grows inside the body of its twin and usually presents as abdominal mass. We are reporting a case of neonate who presented with abdominal mass; FIF was suggestive after further radiological studies. Intra-operatively, retroperitoneal mass was identified in the sub hepatic region and successfully resected. Post operatively patient recovered well and discharged in good condition.
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