Look up: Amniotic Band Syndrome

1. amniotic band syndrome
   <syndrome> A disorder present in the newborn infant in which constriction rings or bands, causing soft tissue depressions, encircle digits, extremities, or limbs and sometimes the neck, thorax, or abdomen. They may be associated with intrauterine amputations. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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2. amniotic band syndrome
   a condition characterized by isolated or multiple constriction defects of the fingers, toes, limbs, and less frequently the skull, face, or viscera. It results from a tear of unknown etiology in the amnion, which allows amniotic fluid and fetal parts to escape from the amnion into the chorion. When the amnion and chorion ...
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3. Amniotic Band Syndrome
   A fetal condition in which a band of amnion causes constriction and possible amputation of digits and limbs. Webbing of digits, clunfoot and fusion deformities of the cranium and face can sometimes be present. Broader term(s): Amniotic Bands
   Found on http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/A/6
   
   
4. amniotic band syndrome
   Type: Term Synonyms: amniotic band sequence
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5. Amniotic band syndrome
   | ICD9 = | ICDO = | OMIM = 217100 | MedlinePlus = 001579 | eMedicineSubj = orthoped | eMedicineTopic = 561 | MeshID = D000652 --> `Amniotic band syndrome` (also known as "ADAM complex,"<ref name="Bolognia" /> "Amniotic band sequence,"<ref name="Bolognia"...
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