A case of fetus papyraceous in twin pregnancy

Authors : Manish R Pandya, Manish R Pandya, Bhaumik G Shah, Bhaumik G Shah, Khushbu Patel, Khushbu Patel, Jeel Modesara, Jeel Modesara

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijogr.2020.132

Volume : 7

Issue : 4

Year : 2020

Page No : 619-622

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.


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