FETUS IN FETU:A CASE REPORT

Dr. Viral Panchal, Dr. Rajat Arora, Dr. Yash R Rathod

Abstract


Fetus in fetu is rare congenital anomaly in which parasitic one fetus twin develop into body of normal co-twin fetus.Most common location being
retroperitoneum area, however can be found in other location as well.This case report is about presence of one of the twins in the retroperitoneum of
other.


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