Tumor Removed Ends Up Being Unborn Twin

Yamini Karanam. 

Yamini Karanam, 26, became a college student after she moved from India to Indiana to study computer science. Recently, doctors removed a brain tumor from her pineal region after she was complaining about headaches and fatigue for months on end. Karanam claimed that she went on vacation to take a break from school and work. She expected that her two weeks away would be full of fun on the beach, but in reality spent a week sleeping and complaining about headaches. When Karanam returned and visited the doctors, they discovered a tumor in her brain. They determined the surgery was risky and could result in permanent damage to her brain. After six months of searching, Karanan found Dr. Hrayr Shaninian, a neurologist at the Skullbase Institute in LA, United States. He agreed to perform the surgery, and upon the removal of the brain tumor discovered that the tumor had bones, hair and teeth. Also known as Teratomas, the surgeon claimed that this type of embryonal tumor is the most common to occur in infants less than 36 months old. He determined that the tumor was not cancerous, and Karanam should make a safe recovery. 

Picture of the embryonal tumor in Karanam's brain.