Fetus papyraceus: A case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Fetus papyraceus is a rare condition of multiple gestations in which one fetus dies and is flattened between the membranes of the other fetus and uterine wall. We report a case of fetus papyraceus which was detected incidentally during caesarean section. A 28 year old, gravida 2, full term patient underwent the planned caesarean section. Her all antenatal ultrasonography reports showed single live intrauterine fetus and caesarean section revealed twin gestation one being a male baby and second fetus papyraceus, which was attached to the healthy placenta by a rudimentary cord. Both the healthy mother and the healthy baby were discharged home. Fetus papyraceus is a condition which is associated with the complications for the mother and the surviving fetus thus the diagnosis of fetus papyraceus by serial/intravaginal ultrasounds and routine placental examination of placenta and rudimentary cord is mandatory. Keywords: Fetus papyraceus, Serial ultrasounds, Rudimentary cord.
Authors and Affiliations
Iqbal Aziz, Dr. Albina .
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