Teen’s Abdominal Mass Was Malformed Twin in Rare Occurrence, Says Report

Teen’s Abdominal Mass Was Malformed Twin in Rare Occurrence, Says Report
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By Jack Phillips, Breaking News Reporter
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A teen with a history of abdominal pain and a lump was hospitalized in India, and, according to a case report, the lump was actually her malformed twin.

“The contents of the tumor consisted of hairs, mature bones, and other body parts,” the BMJ report said (PDF; Warning: graphic photos) about the medical rarity. It said the mass was growing for as long as she had been alive.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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