Doctors at AIIMS New Delhi have successfully separated a parasitic twin from a 17-year-old boy from Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. The occurrence of conjoined twins is rare , with a probability of 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 100,000 births. Asymmetrical or parasitic twins are even rarer, with only about 40 documented cases worldwide. When the boy sought treatment at AIIMS, doctors discovered two fully developed limbs and a pelvis with external genitalia attached to his abdomen.
He had lived with his underdeveloped twin since birth and experienced sensations such as touch, temperature, and pain in the parasitic limbs. Although he occasionally experienced abdominal discomfort, he maintained normal bodily functions. However, he faced social isolation and emotional difficulties, leading him to discontinue his education at the age of eight. During his childhood, doctors at local hospitals advised…
