A rare case of fetus papyraceous presenting in monozygotic biamniotic twins
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20196066Keywords:
Fetal monitoring, Fetus papyraceous, Monochorionic twins, Twin emobolization syndromeAbstract
Fetus papyraceous or compresses is characteristic of compressed mummified, parchment like remains of dead twin retained in utero after intrauterine death in the second trimester. It is an uncommon finding and we report in a G2P1L1 with 22 weeks with Monozygoticbiamniotic twins with fetus papyraceous stuck to left upper segment followed up to 36 weeks. The mother was advised regular antenatal visits and frequent feto-maternal monitoring was done. Patient delivered a single live baby and a placenta with mummified fetus within it. The incidence of fetus papyraceous is about 1 in 17000 to 1 in 20000 pregnancies. Early diagnosis of this condition helps in monitoring the surviving fetus.
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