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Dead Twin Fetus Found Inside of a 4-Year-Old Boy’s Stomach
A doctor from India found a dead fetus inside of a four-year-old boy who complained of stomach pains. The child suffers from a rare condition known as “fetus in fetu” (FIF). This illness is very rare affecting less than one in every five million live births. The boy complained repeatedly about stomach pains causing doctors to believe he might have a tumor. An ultrasound and CT scan shocked the medical staff as it revealed a developed fetus in the child’s abdomen.
The embryo which is believed to be the child’s twin had a partially formed head, legs, hands and nails. It was removed from the child’s body after a lengthy operation. According Dr. Shirshendu Giri, he is doing well, but still under close observation. The twin fetus entered the boy’s stomach during the early stages of the mother’s pregnancy. The fetus enters the twin through the umbilical cord, and is typically found in the … click HERE to continue reading
