Fetus-in-Fetu [fetus in fetu]

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plod v plodu

 

Fetus in Fetu
Parasitic Twin

Definition

Rare abnormality where a fetal part of an identical twin that stopped developing during gestation is found within a normally developing fetus. It is considered a TWIN PREGNANCY complication.

DUI
D000098987 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000767718
Previous indexing
Fetus (1963-2024)
History note
2025
Public note
2025