Fetus papyraceus: a rare case report

Authors

  • Nalam Neelima Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Ushadevi Gopalan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211169

Keywords:

Multiple gestation, Fetus papyraceus, Intrauterine death

Abstract

Fetus papyraceus occurs in multiple pregnancy, more common in monochorionic twin as compared to dichorionic twin. We report a case of 30-year-old gravida two para one living one, previous caesarean section, booked and immunized at private hospital was admitted with labour pains and underwent emergency caesarean section and on examination of placenta found an incidental finding of fetus papyraceus.

Author Biographies

Nalam Neelima, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ushadevi Gopalan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Tamil Nadu, India

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Published

2021-03-24

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Case Reports