Fetus-in-fetu in the scrotal sac of a newborn infant: imaging, surgical and pathological findings

Authors
Shin, JH Yoon, CH Cho, KS Lim, SD Kim, EAR Kim, KS Pi, SY Kim, KS Auh, YH
Citation
Jh. Shin et al., Fetus-in-fetu in the scrotal sac of a newborn infant: imaging, surgical and pathological findings, EUR RADIOL, 9(5), 1999, pp. 945-947
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
945 - 947
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(1999)9:5<945:FITSSO>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We report a case of fetus-in-fetu located in the scrotal sac of a newborn m ale infant. Plain radiography (including specimen radiography), ultrasonogr aphy and MRI clearly demonstrated vertebral column, ribs, skull, pelvic bon es, femurs and a portion, of tibiae and humeri. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathological examination.