Fetus papyraceus: a rare case report

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v7i1.28887

Keywords:

Fetus Papyraceous, Twin Pregnancy, Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Abstract

Fetus papyraceus is a rare condition of a mummified and compressed fetus occurring in multiple gestations where one fetus dies in utero and is merged between the uterine wall and the membranes of living fetus. The blood vessels of the placenta of the two fetuses anastomose with each other, a third cycle occurs, causing fetal death (fetal transfer syndrome). Ultrasonography may identify the Fetus papyraceus, but is not always promising due to anatomical location. Cautious supervision is important during pregnancy for its positive outcome. We report a case of fetus papyraceus in Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Author Biographies

Namita Sindan, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics  
Paropkar Maternity and Women's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Adheesh Bhandari, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, PR China

Formerly, Deptartment of Thyroid & Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, PR China

Snigdha Rai, Paropkar Maternity and Women's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics  
Paropkar Maternity and Women's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Devi Gurung, Paropkar Maternity and Women's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics  
Paropkar Maternity and Women's Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Published

2020-04-30

How to Cite

Sindan, N., Bhandari, A., Rai, S., & Gurung, D. (2020). Fetus papyraceus: a rare case report. Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 7(1), 113–116. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v7i1.28887

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2020)

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General Section: Case Reports

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