Amniotic Band Sequence - A Debilitating Syndrome

Authors

  • R Uma Department of Pediatrics, 7 Air Force Hospital, Kanpur Cantt, 91 208004.
  • A Garg Department of Pediatrics, 7 Air Force Hospital, Kanpur Cantt, 91 208004.
  • S K Patnaik Department of Pediatrics, 7 Air Force Hospital, Kanpur Cantt, 91 208004.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.375

Abstract

A male baby was delivered by Caesarean section at term to a 35 years second gravida lady with fibroid uterus. The mother was booked and immunized and not on any medication. Antenatal and natal periods including serial ultrasounds were normal. At birth the neonate was observed to have multiple grooves over ring & middle index finger of left hand and hypoplasia of left little finger. Both great toes were amputated. In view of asymmetrical involvement, presence of amniotic bands, no other organ involvement and sporadic nature, he was diagnosed as a case of amniotic band sequence. Congenital amputations should be distinguished from congenital hypoplasia and/or aplasia. Differentiation is important for genetic counselling and evaluation of the risk of recurrence.

Keywords: Amniotic Bands, Intrauterine Amputation, Intrauterine Constriction Rings.

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Published

2012-12-31

How to Cite

Uma, R., Garg, A., & Patnaik, S. K. (2012). Amniotic Band Sequence - A Debilitating Syndrome. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 52(188). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.375

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 188 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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