Further observations on spontaneous amputation of the limbs of the fœtus in utero

Montgomery, W. F.

doi:10.1007/bf02955215

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“…Since the term amniotic constriction band was originally mentioned by Montgomery in 1832, 5 it has been extensively used to represent a wide variety of associated congenital abnormalities, including constriction rings of the extremities, disfigurements, and hemangiomas. Additionally, uncommon manifestations of this condition include complete absence of a limb, a short umbilical cord, craniofacial deformities, a defect of the neural tube, cranial defects, scoliosis, and body wall defects, such as gastroschisis and an extrathoracic heart.…”

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Amniotic constriction band syndrome resulting in amputation caused by septate uterus: a case report

Tian

Sui

et al. 2020

J Int Med Res

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Amniotic band syndrome is an unusual congenital condition characterized by manifestations of disfigurement and disablement. Patients with this condition may experience an array of clinical deformities, including constriction rings, digital defects, and even visceral defects. Although this disease has been identified for centuries, its etiology is still unknown. The present male patient was born by cesarean section at 34 weeks and 4 days of gestation. At birth, an amniotic band that encircled and constricted his right upper limb was observed. Four hours after the amniotic band was cut off, amputation was performed because the right limb remained insensate. The patient suffered from amniotic band syndrome and presented with a gangrenous limb leading to amputation at birth, which is extremely rare. Moreover, the patient’s mother suffered from a uterine septum, which has not been previously reported in this situation. Timely surgical treatment avoided further tissue necrosis threating the patient’s life. This rare case of amniotic band syndrome provides new clinical evidence for the “extrinsic theory”.

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