Fetus papyraceous disguised as compound presentation: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Fetus papyraceous (FP) is a rare condition that describes a mummified fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy in which one fetus dies and becomes flattened between the membranes of the other fetus and uterine wall. Compound presentation occurs when the fetus's arm or leg is next to the main presenting part, very often the vertex is combined with arm presentation. A severe complication can occur in mother and child in such cases.

Case presentation

We report a case of incidental finding of fetus papyraceous disguised as a compound presentation during normal delivery which was managed successfully without any complication.

Discussion

Regular antenatal chorionicity assessment is essential for early diagnosis of fetus papyraceous and reduces mo

SUBMITTER: Timilsina N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486711 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature