17/08/2025
The Astonishing Medical Mystery of Sanju Bhagat: A Man Who "Carried" His Twin for 35 Years
In one of the rarest medical phenomena ever recorded, Sanju Bhagat from Nagpur, India, made global headlines when doctors discovered an unbelievable truth hidden inside his swollen abdomen his own twin brother
A Mysterious Condition
Born in 1963 Sanju lived a normal life until his early 20s, when his belly began expanding inexplicably. Over the years, his abdomen grew so large that he appeared like a pregnant man by, suffering severe discomfort and breathing difficulties. By 1999, his condition became critical, forcing him to seek emergency care at a Mumbai hospital.
The Shocking Discovery
Doctors initially suspected a massive tumor and prepared for surgery. However, upon operating, they were stunned to find not a tumor, but a partially developed fetus Sanju’s parasitic twin, who had been growing inside him since birth.
This rare condition, known as fetus-in-fetu" (FIF)**, occurs when a malformed twin is absorbed into the other’s body during pregnancy. The trapped fetus survives by drawing blood supply, forming hair, bones, and even limbs—yet remains undeveloped.
# # # **A Rare but Fascinating Medical Anomaly**
- **Fetus-in-fetu** affects **1 in 500,000 births**, with fewer than **200 cases ever documented**.
- It can occur in **both men and women**, though abdominal cases (like Sanju’s) are extremely unusual.
- Unlike tumors, FIF involves **recognizable fetal structures**, such as spine, limbs, or teeth.
# # # **Sanju’s Recovery & Life After Surgery**
Thankfully, the surgery was successful, and Sanju recovered fully, finally living a **normal, healthy life** free from his lifelong "burden." His case remains one of the most extraordinary examples of **human developmental anomalies**, fascinating doctors worldwide.
**Nature sometimes holds mysteries beyond imagination—Sanju Bhagat’s story is proof of medicine’s endless wonders.**
