2005, Number 4
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Rev Hosp Jua Mex 2005; 72 (4)
Fetus papyraceus: a twin pregnancy complication
Vargas HVM, Luján IJ, Ibarra GA, Inclán BJ, Rascón AA, López CG
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 165-167
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ABSTRACT
The term fetus papyraceus is used to describe a mummified fetus associated with a viable twin or multiple gestations. We present the case of a twin gestation presenting a fetus papyraceus. The second twin was obtained without any structural complications and no repercussion to the mother was documented.
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