Fetus in fetu

Authors

• Maher M. Al-Zaiem, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, PO Box 6251, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. 02 558 3730 Ext. 1475/1051. Fax. 02 558 0965 e-mail: maher1zaiem{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Fetus in fetu is an extremely uncommon cause of abdominal mass in the neonate. A case of retroperitoneal fetus in fetu in a 2 week old boy is reported, the excised mass containing a round mass, covered by hair, containing brain tissue; 2 feet and 2 arms; a cavity containing a loop of intestine of 15 centimeters length, small penis and testis.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

882

Last Page

883

Recommended Citation

Al-Zaiem, Maher M. (2000) "Fetus in fetu," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 9, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1265