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Gabriele Ruffo¹, Lavinia Di Meglio¹, Letizia Di Meglio¹

¹a Diagnostica Ecografica e Prenatale "Aniello Di Meglio" , Napoli , Italia.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine : the Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians

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Fetus-in-fetu (FIF) is a rare congenital anomaly diagnosed prenatally via ultrasound. Early detection through imaging is crucial for appropriate surgical management of this benign condition.

Keywords:

Fetus-in-fetu abdominal mass prenatal diagnosis teratoma ultrasound

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Background:

Fetus-in-fetu (FIF) is an extremely rare congenital malformation.
It is often misdiagnosed as teratoma, necessitating accurate differential diagnosis.
FIF is typically located in the retroperitoneal space.

Observation:

This study presents two case reports of prenatal diagnosis of FIF.
Sonographic findings are described in detail.
A review of existing literature on FIF is included.

Findings:

Prenatal diagnosis relies heavily on characteristic ultrasound and radiological findings.
Fetus-in-fetu is a benign condition, distinct from malignant teratomas.
Surgical excision is the primary treatment modality.

Implications:

Accurate prenatal diagnosis of FIF is essential for effective management.
Early identification impacts surgical planning and patient outcomes.
Understanding sonographic features aids in differentiating FIF from other retroperitoneal masses.