Fetus in Fetu in 12 Month Old Child: A Rare Case Report and Review of Diagnostic Challenges
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Fetus in fetu (FIF) is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 500,000 births. This case report presents a 12-month-old female with fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Initial imaging suggested intussusceptions, but a more detailed analysis revealed a highly organized mass, later identified as FIF upon surgical removal and Histopathological analysis. This report outlines the clinical presentation, differential diagnoses, and surgical intervention for FIF, highlighting the need for prompt and accurate diagnosis.
Source: BMC Journal of Medical Sciences
Authors: Muhammad Daraz Khan, Farooq Abdullah
Institution: Bannu Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405872373