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Foetus in foetu: CT findings in two cases
1Diwan Chand Satya Pal Aggarwal Imaging Research Centre, 10-B, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India.
Abdominal Imaging
|August 13, 2002
Summary
Foetus in foetu is a rare abdominal mass in children. Computed tomography can reliably diagnose this condition by identifying skeletal structures and fat, enabling certain preoperative diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Foetus in foetu is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It presents as an abdominal mass in early childhood.
Observation:
- Two cases of foetus in foetu are presented.
- Diagnosis was initially made using computed tomography (CT).
Findings:
- CT scans revealed mature skeletal structures (vertebrae, long bones) and fat.
- Diagnosis was confirmed by radiography, MRI, surgery, and histopathology.
Implications:
- Computed tomography is crucial for the preoperative diagnosis of foetus in foetu.
- Radiologic findings can ensure a certain diagnosis before surgical intervention.