Fetus in fetu. Rare cause of a lump in an adult’s abdomen

Authors: Awasthi M.; Narlawar R.; Hira P.; Shah P.

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 45, Number 3, August 2001 , pp. 354-356(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

SUMMARY

Fetus in fetu is a rare entity. The patient usually presents in childhood. A case in which the patient presented in adulthood, with a lump in the abdomen, is reported. Computed tomography findings were diagnostic of this condition and a prospective diagnosis could be made. Computed tomography also helped to differentiate it from mature teratoma.

Keywords: computed tomography; fetus in fetu; retroperitoneum; teratoma

Language: English

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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