Fetus in fetu--from prenatal ultrasound and MRI diagnosis to postnatal confirmation.
We report a case of fetus in fetu presented as a complex intra-abdominal heterogeneous cystic lesion during ultrasound examination of the fetus at 25 weeks of gestation. Progressive growth of this mass was noted in the prenatal period. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging provided additional information to aid in the prenatal diagnosis. This allows proper counselling for the parents and helps to plan the postnatal management. Surgical excision was carried out in the early neonatal period and the diagnosis of fetus in fetu was confirmed.
Hui
Pui Wah
PW
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. pwhui@graduate.hku.hk
Lam
Tina Poy Wing
TP
Chan
Kwong Leung
KL
Lee
Chin Peng
CP
D000005:Abdomen / Q000002:abnormalities; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007813:Laparotomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal