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Heteropagus twinning on back -- a case report.
- Source :
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Journal of the Indian Medical Association [J Indian Med Assoc] 2011 Jul; Vol. 109 (7), pp. 514-5. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Heteropagus twins, also called parasitic twins, are malformation of the foetus where the development of one twin is incomplete. They are attached most commonly to the lower chest and upper abdomen. We report a case of heteropagus twin, where the parasite possessed well-formed limb as well as blind ending intestine. It was attached to the back of the host by a broad pedicle. We take this opportunity to classify areas of confusion prevailing regarding twinning, foetus in foetu, teratoma and caudal duplication.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0019-5847
- Volume :
- 109
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the Indian Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22315854