External fetus in fetu presenting in the second trimester: A case report and literature review
Ying Zhu,
Le Xu,
Rajluxmee Beejadhursing
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageFetus in fetu (FIF) is a rare congenital anomaly that originates from various sites of the host twin's body. The clinical manifestations of FIF are diverse and the location and size of FIF indicate the degree of threat, which may directly affect the prognosis. A 33‐year‐old woman presented at the hospital with an abdominal mass in her fetus. Prenatal ultrasound observed that mass included soft tissue, bone‐like structures, and fluid. Immature cartilage, nerve tissue, muscle tissue, and glan… Show more
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