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Revisiting Amniotic Band Sequence: A Wide Spectrum of Manifestations.
- Source :
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Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy . Feb2014, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p51-56. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Objective: To describe the spectrum of clinical deformities related to amniotic band sequence (ABS), ranging from mild to severe. Methods: Retrospective evaluation of 9 cases of ABS managed during a 4-year period (February 2006 to April 2010) in a tertiary hospital. Results: The median gestational age at prenatal diagnosis was 15 weeks (range 11-26). Only 2 patients had clinical prenatal evidence of amnion rupture. In the other 5 cases the diagnosis of ABS was established prenatally based on fetal structural abnormalities. These abnormalities included: (1) upper limb defects: syndactyly, amputation at the level of phalanges or first metacarpal or forearm; (2) inferior extremities defects: tallus equinovarus and flexed knee, and constriction ring; (3) umbilical cord strangulation, and (4) acrania. Conclusion: ABS is a polymorphous syndrome and recognizing its various manifestations can be of help in prenatal identification. © 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10153837
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94419863
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000354616