One case of retroperitoneal parasitic fetus and literature review.
10.3969/j.issn.1672-7347.2012.02.018
- Author:
Yi GAN
1
;
Canjuan XIONG
;
Junhui WU
;
Xiaorong LI
;
Lu LU
Author Information
1. Department of General Surgery, Central South Universiry, Changsha, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Child, Preschool;
Congenital Abnormalities;
surgery;
Fetus;
abnormalities;
Humans;
Male;
Retroperitoneal Space;
surgery
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2012;37(2):213-216
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Clinical features of 1 case of retroperitoneal parasitic fetus (PF) were retrospectively analyzed and Chinese literatures were reviewed. PF in China has 4 clinical features: 1) The incidence was extremely low and it was more common in infants and children. 2) The parasitic parts showed centrality. 3) The retroperitoneum and abdominal cavity were the most common parasite locations. 4) There was no gender difference in the incidence. Retroperitoneal PF should be distinguished from various benign and malignant abdominal tumors. Imaging was the optimal option for PF diagnosis and the axis bone system was its typical manifestation. Complete excision was the optimal treatment. Thick and large nutrient vessels may be found at where the placenta was attached, and should be ligated carefully. The outcome of this case was good because PF was completely excised.
