Parasitic twin within spina bifida

Abstract

Spinal dysraphisms in association with accessory limbs are extremely rare congenital anomalies. The potential mechanisms of development and classification of these anomalies remain unclear. We report a unique case of a baby boy with an accessory foot and external genitalia in association with  spina bifida.

Key words: Heteropagus, myelomeningocoele, parasitic twin, rachipagus, spina bifida