Constriction of Arm by Amniotic Bands

Amniotic bands. A case report.

Amniotic band constriction leading to facial asymmetry

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Amniotic bands in connective tissue disorders.

Amniotic bands are described in two children with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV and in one with severe osteogenesis imperfecta. Since the basic defect in both of these disorders rests in collagen, which constitutes the main component of the load bearing amnion, it is proposed that these cases provide further insight into the pathogenesis of amniotic bands.

Amniotic Bands: Are They All Threat for the Fetus?

Background: Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) or amniotic band disruption is a common cause of sporadic miscellaneous fetal malformation involving limbs, trunk and the craniofacial region. Diagnosis is mainly suspected by ultrasound imaging, where the fetus is seen attached to the amniotic bands. Clinical manifestation is variable from minor constriction rings to fetal or neonatal demise secondary t...

Amniotic Band Syndrome with the Involvement of Trunk: A Case Report

Amniotic Band Syndrome is a sporadic congenital disorder that may result in constriction bands, amputation and multiple craniofacial, visceral and body wall defects. Its incidence is estimated at approximately 1:5000 to 1:10,000 pregnancies. Band formation most frequently affects the distal segments, including the hand. We report a case of constriction amniotic bands involving the trunk.