| Literature DB >> 8340868 |
R Chadha1, D Bagga, A Dhar, A Mohta, C J Malhotra, S B Taneja.
Abstract
Incomplete parasitic twinning with the parasite attached at the host's epigastrium is extremely rare. We report a case of epigastric parasitic twinning where the parasite with a well-developed pelvis and lower limbs had accessory pelvic organs and was attached to the host above an omphalocele. The parasite was excised and the omphalocele managed conservatively by mercurochrome application. A review of the four previously reported cases is presented along with a discussion of the possible etiopathogenesis and nomenclature of this condition.Mesh:
Year: 1993 PMID: 8340868 DOI: 10.1016/0022-3468(93)90042-j
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Surg ISSN: 0022-3468 Impact factor: 2.545