Fetus in fetu
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CT scan demonstrates a roughly 7cm7 cm diameter density in the right upper zone with preservation of liver and right kidneys border indicating that this is most likely locatedretroperitoneally. The presence of calcification and bone density suggesting teratoma or FIFfetus in fetu as the cause.
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The patient underventunderwent surgery and a large retroperitoneal mass beetwinbetween but separate from right kidney and liver was excised.The. The diagnosis of FETUS IN FETUSfetus in fetu was made.
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Fetus in fetusfetu is rare but should be considered as an alternative to the more common teratoma.
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CaseCase courtesy of Dr MORAD SINA. Morad Sina, MD. Tabriz univercity of medical science.
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The pediatrician palpated an abdominal mass. Ultrasound showed a large heterogeneous abdominal mass with mixed echogenicity (not shown here). CT of the abdomen was performed for further evaluation.