Diagnostic Dilemma of an Umbilical Mass in a Newborn Infant - a Twin or a Tumor?

Conclusion: This parasitic omphalopagus heteropagus parasitic twin presented as two amorphous masses without externally identifiable anatomic structure, The parasitic twin of omphalopagus heteropagus may have unusual presentations. Histopathological examination was essential to diagnose whether it is a twin or a tumor. PMID: 31875762 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31875762?dopt=Abstract

Source: Fetal and Pediatric Pathology - December 28, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Fetal Pediatr Pathol Source Type: research