671 Fetus-In-Fetu Found at Excision of An Antenatally Diagnosed Abdominal Mass: Multi-Disciplinary Approach. (12th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, K; Moore, A; Popov, S; Adams, M; Folaranmi, E; Sekaran, P
• Is Part Of: British journal of surgery. Volume 108:Supplement 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10-12
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.681
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1323

Abstract

Abstract: We present a case of antenatally detected abdominal mass and an alternative diagnostic course for suspected neonatal neuroblastoma as a result of investigative findings. A female infant presented antenatally with a left upper quadrant mass initially managed as a suspected neonatal neuroblastoma; further cross-sectional imaging suggested a wider differential including teratoma and aided surgical planning. The multi-disciplinary team (MDT) decision was for an early excision at 31 days and post-operative histology identified a diagnosis of fetus-in-fetu (FIF). We describe this case as a compliment to the current literature and an example of a necessary variation to recognised diagnostic and treatment pathways as a result of investigative findings.