Indian baby operated upon to get rid of a parasitic "twin" attached to his head

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An eight-month-old Indian baby with a "second head" has undergone successful surgery to remove it.

According to a report by MedicalDaily.com, the second "head" was a parasitic "twin" that weighed almost a kilo attached to his head.

The large growth was reportedly the result of a rare disease called encephalomeningocele, a medical condition where a congenital gap in the skull results in a protrusion of brain material.

The newspaper reported that the baby's father had all but given up hope that his son's condition could be treated. He said that he had been told by most doctors that he consulted that the child could not be cured.

"[No-one] said that my child would live. But with the blessings of Allah, I am taking him back home," said Sabia Khatun, the baby's mother.

Doctors say Tofajjal has already shown signs of a speedy recovery. The Times of India reported that he will be able to go back home to his happy parents in a day or two, where it is hoped he will be able to lead a relatively normal life.