Fetus in Fetu in Lieu of a Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: A Case Illuminating the Utility of Serial Prenatal Sonographic Examinations in Diagnosis

Denney, Jeffrey M.; Stanley, Christy; Armstrong, Lou Ann; Marshall, Jayne; Settle, Bethany; Haldeman-Englert, Chad R.

doi:10.7863/ultra.16.02040

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“…16 Previously, fetus in fetu was distinguished from a mature teratoma by the presence of a vertebral column. 22,32 Nevertheless, distinguishing fetus in fetu from teratomas antenatally remains a challenge because both entities can present as soft tissue masses with calcifications. Thus, the presence of identifiable limbs is possible without a vertebral column.…”

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“…12,31 More recently, however, there have been reports of sacrococcygeal and perineal fetus in fetu first visualized on ultrasound examinations performed as early as 18 weeks. 22,32 Nevertheless, distinguishing fetus in fetu from teratomas antenatally remains a challenge because both entities can present as soft tissue masses with calcifications. 31 Masses may also be difficult to discern on early ultrasound examinations.…”

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Perinatal diagnosis and management of oropharyngeal fetus in fetu: A case report

Espinoza

Mehta

et al. 2017

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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Fetus in fetu is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. We describe the perinatal diagnosis and management of a fetus with oropharyngeal and cervical fetus in fetu. High-resolution ultrasonography with 3-dimensional rendering can identify increased risks of airway obstruction in utero. Early identification allows a multidisciplinary team to be assembled for a scheduled ex utero intrapartum treatment procedure.

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