Epigastric heteropagus.
Incomplete parasitic twinning with the parasite attached at the host's epigastrium is extremely rare. We report a case of epigastric parasitic twinning where the parasite with a well-developed pelvis and lower limbs had accessory pelvic organs and was attached to the host above an omphalocele. The parasite was excised and the omphalocele managed conservatively by mercurochrome application. A review of the four previously reported cases is presented along with a discussion of the possible etiopathogenesis and nomenclature of this condition.
Chadha
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Bagga
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Dhar
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Mohta
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Malhotra
C J
CJ
Taneja
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SB
D009008:Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery