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Fetus in fetu was first identified in the early 19th century by Meckel. It is a rare congenital anomaly which occurs from anomalous embryogenesis in which a malformed parasitic twin is found within the body of the normally developed host. In most cases, the parasitic twin is anencephalic and usually contains a vertebral column and budding limbs.
Sudhir Malwade +3 more
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Fetus-in-fetu (FIF) is a pathological condition in which the malformed foetus is found in the body of its twin. We report this rare case of a 3-month-old female baby whose diagnostic work-up suggested a mesenteric cyst but the mass at surgery was a FIF.Although current imaging modalities like computerized Tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have ...
Balogun Babajide +5 more
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Neonatal SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Practical Tips
The recent viral pandemic in Wuhan, Hubei, China has led to the identification of a new species of beta-coronavirus, able to infect humans, the 2019-nCoV, later named SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 causes a clinical syndrome named COVID-19, which presents with a
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Fetus-in-fetu is a rare congenital anomaly in which a malformed parasitic twin is found within the body of its partner. Less than 100 cases have been reported in published studies. Although it is a relatively benign condition, clinicians need to have a high index of suspicion for the associated complications that may arise.
Dilip Gude +3 more
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A rare case of thoracic fetus in fetu is reported. Complete excision was curative.
Ramesh K Reddy +6 more
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Defending the Distinction Between Pregnancy and Parenthood [PDF]
In this paper, I respond to criticisms toward my account of the difference in moral status between fetuses and newborns. I show my critics have not adequately argued for their view that pregnant women participate in a parent-child relationship.
Singh, Prabhpal
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A Rare Case of Fetus within a Fetus [PDF]
We present a case of a 45-day-old baby brought to our paediatric outpatient department with complaints of abdominal distension. The prenatal ultrasonographic examination showed a large cystic intrabdominal mass with internal calcifications.
Sonali Ullal +3 more
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Experimental Zika Virus Infection in the Pregnant Common Marmoset Induces Spontaneous Fetal Loss and Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities. [PDF]
During its most recent outbreak across the Americas, Zika virus (ZIKV) was surprisingly shown to cause fetal loss and congenital malformations in acutely and chronically infected pregnant women.
Aagaard, Kjersti M +17 more
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Background: When a fetus is diagnosed with facial deformities, most Chinese couples choose to terminate the pregnancy. However, these couples commonly regret their decision after the termination of the pregnancy, display a heavier degree of grief, and ...
Huanhuan Ding +3 more
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Background: Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or vaping, usage has become increasingly popular and generally has a positive perception by the public.
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