Abstract |
Incomplete parasitic twinning with the parasite attached at the host's epigastrium is extremely rare. We report a case of epigastric parasitic twinning where the parasite with a well-developed pelvis and lower limbs had accessory pelvic organs and was attached to the host above an omphalocele. The parasite was excised and the omphalocele managed conservatively by mercurochrome application. A review of the four previously reported cases is presented along with a discussion of the possible etiopathogenesis and nomenclature of this condition.
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Authors | R Chadha, D Bagga, A Dhar, A Mohta, C J Malhotra, S B Taneja |
Journal | Journal of pediatric surgery
(J Pediatr Surg)
Vol. 28
Issue 5
Pg. 723-7
(May 1993)
ISSN: 0022-3468 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8340868
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid
(pathology, surgery)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Twins, Conjoined
(pathology, surgery)
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