Fetus Papyraceous in a Twin Pregnancy: A Case Report.
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2014-11
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Abstract
Fetus papyraceous or compress is the compressed, mummified, parchment-like remains of a dead twin, which is retained
in utero after intrauterine death in the second trimester. It is an uncommon finding. The incidence of fetus papyraceous is reported
as 1 in 17,000 to 1 in 20,000 pregnancies. Incidence of fetus papyraceous in twin pregnancy is 1 in 184 to 1 in 200 pregnancies.
Here we report a case of fetus papyraceous in a twin pregnancy with no adverse effects on mother.
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Fetus papyraceous, intrauterine death, twin pregnancy, diamniotic dichorionic
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Kaur Khushpreet, Kaur Parneet, Kaur Arvinder, Singh Beant, Walia Sonam, Rani Mamta. Fetus Papyraceous in a Twin Pregnancy: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014 Nov; 25(6): 558-560.