Fetus papyraceous: an unusual cause of obstructed labour.
Fetus papyraceous is a relatively rare complication in twin pregnancy. The occurrence of fetus papyraceous is frequently associated with perinatal morbidity in the other twin, making antenatal diagnosis of this condition desirable. Ultrasound detection is not always possible due to anatomical position and technical difficulties. A case of fetus papyraceous, found during Caesarean section for obstructed labour is reported and the implications of antenatal detection are discussed.
Lau
W C
WC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin.
Rogers
M S
MS
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D010920:Placenta / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple