IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-11-17136 Original Research Paper FETUS IN FETU - A RARE CASE REPORT OF AN ABDOMINAL LUMP Sangale Dr. Anand Dugad Dr. Asma Khalife Dr. Archit Gupta Dr. Rajeev M. Joshi Dr. November 2018 7 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Mature cystic teratomas, or dermoid cysts, are part of the family of non–seminomatous germ cell tumors composed of somatic cells from at least two germ layers. They usually present as a pelvic mass arising from the gonads. The presence of teratomas in the retroperitoneum is a rare phenomenon occurring due to sequestration of germ cells from the yolk sac during migration. We present a case of an abdominal lump in a 20 year–old female which was provisionally diagnosed as a teratoma on imaging. A formal exploration was done and the lump, weighing approximately 7kg, was excised. Lump was confirmed as a mature teratoma of subtype Fetus in Fetu on histopathology. This rare congenital anomaly has been defined as the presence of a malformed and parasitic fetus in the body of its twin. Its incidence is about 1:500,000 live births. Retroperitoneal teratoma is rare and even rarer is the possibility of a Fetus in Fetu. This case is being reported with relevant salient features and is discussed in the light of available literature due to its distinctive characteristics