Placenta - Twins and fetus papyraceus

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Placental findings in specific newborn/fetal or maternal conditions

Twins and fetus papyraceus

Reviewers: Mandolin Ziadie, M.D. (see Reviewers page)
Revised: 15 November 2011, last major update November 2011
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Definition
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● Early intrauterine death of one twin which undergoes extensive maceration and mummification
● If early enough, it may become absorbed into the placental disc / membranes

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