Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Rare 'Fetus in Fetu' Case Detected in Newborn in Karnataka
Imagine a tiny baby growing inside another baby.
That's what happened in Karnataka.
Doctors found a baby growing inside a newborn's tummy.
This is called Fetus in Fetu, and it's super rare!
The baby inside is like a parasitic twin, and it's not able to grow into its own independent baby.
Doctors plan to remove the tiny twin to keep the newborn healthy.
It happens only in a few babies out of 500,000.
Doctors are doing more tests and will perform surgery to remove it.
A newborn in Karnataka was diagnosed with Fetus in Fetu (FIF).
FIF is a rare condition where a parasitic twin grows inside the host baby.
The baby was delivered on September 23.
Both the baby and mother are reported to be healthy.
Doctors plan to surgically remove the parasitic twin.
- Who
- A newborn baby in Karnataka
- What
- Was diagnosed with Fetus in Fetu (FIF), where a parasitic twin is developing inside him.
- When
- The baby was delivered on September 23.
- Where
- Karnataka, India, at KIMC in Hubballi.
- Why
- FIF is a rare condition and early intervention is crucial to prevent potential complications and ensure the newborn's long-term health.
- Condition
- Fetus in Fetu (FIF)
- Occurrence
- Approximately 1 in 500,000 live births
- Location
- Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMC), Hubballi
- Date of Delivery
- September 23
- Status of Baby and Mother
- Healthy