OROPHARYNGEAL FETUS IN FETU AT DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL. REVISITED

Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2021     |     PP. 1-6      |     PDF (461 K)    |     Pub. Date: December 27, 2020
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Author(s)

Kabala K.E, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Chukwu O.P, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Gavi O, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Matsela L, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Monokoane S.T, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

Abstract
Background: Fetus in fetu is a rare malformation in which a parasitic twin is within a more mature twin. Most of the fetus in fetu are located in the retroperitoneum and are acardiac and anencephalic. Case presentation: Here, a presentation is made of an oropharyngeal fetus in fetu, which was a referral from Rustenburg hospital with suspected gastroschisis, pre-eclampsia, preterm labour at 28 weeks gestation. Conclusion: Prenatal ultrasound remains the cornerstone in diagnosing fetus in fetu and thus provide the essential information for management and parental guidance.

Keywords
Fetus in fetu, Oropharyngeal, prenatal ultrasound

Cite this paper
Kabala K.E, Chukwu O.P, Gavi O, Matsela L, Monokoane S.T, OROPHARYNGEAL FETUS IN FETU AT DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL. REVISITED , SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine. Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2021 | PP. 1-6.

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