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Doctors in Dehradun identified the condition as fetus within fetus, a rare developmental abnormality that occurs in one in 100,000 newborns. (representative picture)
Fetus within fetus is a condition in which the fetus begins to develop during pregnancy and is usually only detectable after birth or through advanced imaging technology
In Dehradun, Uttarakhand, a seven-month-old baby was found in a rare condition: a human fetus growing in his abdomen. The discovery was made after the baby's stomach unexpectedly began to swell, leaving the family worried.
Doctors at Swami Himalayan Medical College, Dehradun, identified the condition as fetus within fetus, a rare developmental abnormality that occurs in one in 100,000 newborns. Pediatric surgeon Dr. Santosh Singh explained that initial examination suspected a mass in the baby, but X-rays revealed the presence of a developing fetus inside the baby's abdomen.
“The parents of the seven-month-old baby brought him here when his belly suddenly started to swell. During the initial examination, we thought there might be some abnormal masses in the baby's stomach.
“But when an X-ray examination was performed, it was found that there was a fetus in the baby's stomach. The information was informed to his family, and preparations for the operation began. After diagnosis, the fetus was successfully removed through surgery. The child is now recovering well and is in good health. very good.
Fetus-in-fetus is a condition in which a fetus begins to develop during pregnancy and is usually only detectable after birth or through advanced imaging technology.
