Perinatal diagnosis and management of oropharyngeal fetus in fetu: A case report

J Clin Ultrasound. 2018 May;46(4):286-291. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22528. Epub 2017 Sep 26.

Abstract

Fetus in fetu is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. We describe the perinatal diagnosis and management of a fetus with oropharyngeal and cervical fetus in fetu. High-resolution ultrasonography with 3-dimensional rendering can identify increased risks of airway obstruction in utero. Early identification allows a multidisciplinary team to be assembled for a scheduled ex utero intrapartum treatment procedure.

Keywords: EXIT; fetus in fetu; obstetrics; oropharyngeal; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetus / abnormalities*
  • Fetus / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Neck / abnormalities*
  • Neck / diagnostic imaging
  • Oropharynx / abnormalities*
  • Oropharynx / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*