Fetus-in-fetu in the scrotal sac of a newborn infant: imaging, surgical and pathological findings

We report a case of fetus-in-fetu located in the scrotal sac of a newborn male infant. Plain radiography (including specimen radiography), ultrasonography and MRI clearly demonstrated vertebral column, ribs, skull, pelvic bones, femurs and a portion of tibiae and humeri. The diagnosis was confirmed...

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Published inEuropean radiology Vol. 9; no. 5; pp. 945 - 947
Main Authors Shin, J H, Yoon, C H, Cho, K S, Lim, S D, Kim, E A, Kim, K S, Pi, S Y, Auh, Y H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.01.1999
Subjects
Fetus - abnormalities
Fetuses
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Radiography
Scrotum - diagnostic imaging
Scrotum - pathology
Ultrasonography
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Summary:We report a case of fetus-in-fetu located in the scrotal sac of a newborn male infant. Plain radiography (including specimen radiography), ultrasonography and MRI clearly demonstrated vertebral column, ribs, skull, pelvic bones, femurs and a portion of tibiae and humeri. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathological examination.
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ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050773