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A case of fetus papyraceous in twin pregnancy

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Author Details : Manish R Pandya*, Bhaumik G Shah, Khushbu Patel, Jeel Modesara

Volume : 7, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 619-622

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2020.132

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Abstract

A case of fetus papyraceous (Fetus Compressus) found at delivery or Earlier by ultrasound examination of fetus describing dead fetus which is flattened, mummified and compressed between membranes of living fetus and uterine wall. It may occur in both varieties of twins, but more common in monozygotic twins.¹ This is the state which occurs if one of fetuses dies early. Fetus Papyraceous is a rare condition an associated with obstetric complications. Searching for a Fetus Papyraceous should be a routine part of placental examination.

Keywords: Fetus Papyraceous, Fetus Compressus, Multiple Pregnancy, Intrauterine Death.

How to cite : Pandya M R , Shah B G , Patel K , Modesara J , A case of fetus papyraceous in twin pregnancy. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2020;7(4):619-622

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