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Fetus in Fetu in Lesser Sac: A Case Report


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History: Sporadic reports have appeared since 1950. Incidence is 1 in 500,000 live births. Less than one hundred cases have been reported in literature across the globe.
Material and method: Seven year old tribal girl attended O.P.D. with huge lump in upper abdomen.
Findings: On exploratory laparotomy a huge cyst in lesser sac, a fluid resembling pus was aspirated. On opening the cyst, hair seen after draining the fluid. On further exploration, a fetus found.
Conclusion: Fetus in fetu is a rare and interesting entity. Presents as abdominal mass during childhood or infancy. Using current imaging modalities, it can be diagnosed preoperatively. Complete excision is curative and confirms the diagnosis.

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Fetus in Fetu, Teratoma
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P. Pandey
Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), India
P. K. Kar
Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar), India

Abstract


History: Sporadic reports have appeared since 1950. Incidence is 1 in 500,000 live births. Less than one hundred cases have been reported in literature across the globe.
Material and method: Seven year old tribal girl attended O.P.D. with huge lump in upper abdomen.
Findings: On exploratory laparotomy a huge cyst in lesser sac, a fluid resembling pus was aspirated. On opening the cyst, hair seen after draining the fluid. On further exploration, a fetus found.
Conclusion: Fetus in fetu is a rare and interesting entity. Presents as abdominal mass during childhood or infancy. Using current imaging modalities, it can be diagnosed preoperatively. Complete excision is curative and confirms the diagnosis.

Keywords


Fetus in Fetu, Teratoma

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