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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2004

01.06.2004 | Case Report

Oropharyngeal fetus in fetu

verfasst von: Vibhu Kapoor, Lynda Flom, Charles R. Fitz

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 6/2004

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Abstract

Fetus in fetu is an extremely rare entity and refers to the growth of a “parasitic” twin within a more mature fetus due to its inclusion within cells of the blastocyst. The presence of a vertebral column is considered essential for the diagnosis of a fetus in fetu. The retroperitoneum is the most common location for a fetus in fetu and its location in the mouth is rare. We report a case of oropharyngeal mass detected on antenatal sonography with imaging features consistent with a fetus in fetu. Complete surgical removal of the mass was aided by imaging. Follow-up of these patients is recommended to detect the rare incidence of malignant degeneration.
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Metadaten
Titel
Oropharyngeal fetus in fetu
verfasst von
Vibhu Kapoor
Lynda Flom
Charles R. Fitz
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2004
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 6/2004
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-1103-6

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