Amniotic band syndrome: a case report.

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  • G Assefa
  • R Whittaker
چکیده

A report is presented of a 45 day old female infant with congenital amputation of the great toe, complete constriction bands of the lower leg and fingers all of which are explained by congenital amniotic band syndrome. There is a brief review of the literature on the pathology and possible aetiology.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Pathologica

دوره 103 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1991