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Della Harigovind1,2, Harish Babu Sp1,2, Sunil V Nair1,2
1Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala 673004, India.
Abstract:
Fetus in fetu is a rare condition which most often presents as a fetiform calcified mass in the abdomen of its host, fetus or newborn. We report a case of 8-month-old girl with history of abdominal distension. Ultrasonography and computed tomography scan revealed a mass in which the contents favor a fetus in fetu rather than a teratoma. She underwent surgery and the mass was resected in toto. Radiograph of the resected specimen showed the presence of rudimentary vertebral column which was later confirmed by pathologist.
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