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Amniotic Band Syndrome* ; Infant, Newborn

The amniotic band syndrome is a collection of fetal malformations associated with fibrous band that appears to entangle or entrap various fetal part, in utero, leading to deformation, malformation or disruption. Its pathogenesis has been debated in the literature for many years. The associated anomalies vary from minor limb anomalies to major craniofacial defects and visceral defects. We experienced a case of limb anomalies due to amniotic band and present the findings with a brief review of literature.
Amniotic Band Syndrome ; Extremities ; Infant, Newborn

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Amniotic Band Syndrome* ; Anencephaly* ; Infant, Newborn

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Amniotic Band Syndrome* ; Constriction* ; Infant, Newborn

Congenital constriction band of the trunk is a rare congenital malformation. A 14-year-old girl with a congenital circumferential constriction band around the waist is described. Seven other cases of congenital constriction band on the trunk are reviewed in the literature. This malformation is probably related to the amniotic band syndrome such as constriction band on the limbs. The surgical treatment of this constriction band was W-plasty and produced good cosmetic results.
Adolescent ; Amniotic Band Syndrome ; Constriction* ; Extremities ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn

The association of major fetal malformations with amniotic bands has been known for many years. However, we are apt to ignore the possibility of amniotic band syndrome. In this case, fetal anencephaly was diagnosed at 17 weeks, menstrual age on the basis of sonographic findings. Following pregnancy termination, examination of the abortus rev- ealed the cerebral remnant which is similar to that found in dysraphic anencephaly, but collateral evidence of amniotic band was found. Therefore, when confronted with severe cranial or cerebral malformation amniotic band syndrome should be in the differential dia- gnosis.
Amniotic Band Syndrome* ; Anencephaly* ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; Skin* ; Ultrasonography

As chorion and amnion fusion usually occurs between 14 and 16 weeks of gestation, sonographic identification of chorion and amniotic membrane separation is a normal finding before 14 weeks. However, persistent separation after 16 weeks of gestation is considered rare and abnormal findings. Complete chorioamniotic membrane separation (CMS) may occur spontaneously, but has also been described as a complication of all invasive intrauterine procedures, including amniocentesis. Complete CMS have a significant morbidity and mortality due to intrauterine fetal death, cord complications, and preterm delivery. Aggressive treatment with hospitalization is necessary. We now report 2 cases of complete CMS identified by prenatal ultrasound; 1 in spontaneous complete CMS diagnosed at 24 weeks of gestation, and health premature child was born at 29+3 weeks of gestation, who was alive and well at present; 1 in complete CMS diagnosed at 21 weeks of gestation after amniocentesis, and fetal demise at 24 weeks of gestation due to cord strangulation by an amniotic band. We experienced two cases of complete CMS and report with a brief review of literatures.
Amniocentesis ; Amnion ; Amniotic Band Syndrome ; Child ; Chorion ; Fetal Death ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Membranes ; Pregnancy

The amniotic band syndrome is rare congenital deformity, presumably due to rupture of amniotic sac during the early pregnancy and appears to cause fetal injury through deformation, malformation, or disruption. This syndrome is given many names yet follows a clearly defined clinical pattern. The diagnosis was based on sonographic visualization of either amniotic bands or bands associated with fetal deformation or deformities in nonembryologic distribution. Recently, we experienced a case of amniotic band syndrome, in which partial absence of cranial bone, asymmetric facial dysmorphism and amputation of right lower leg were detected. At our best knowledge, this is one of few case describing prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of amniotic band syndrome in Korea. So, we present this case with a brief review of the literatures.
Amniotic Band Syndrome* ; Amputation* ; Congenital Abnormalities* ; Diagnosis ; Infant, Newborn ; Korea ; Leg* ; Pregnancy ; Rupture ; Ultrasonography

Extra-amniotic pregnancy, which is caused by rupture of amniotic membranes only, is a rare event during pregnancy. This differs from extra-membranous pregnancy in which both chorionic and amniotic membranes rupture. Extra-amniotic pregnancy requires attention by an obstetrician not to miss fetal anomalies because extra-amniotic pregnancy may accompany with fibrous band syndrome. We experienced a case of extraamniotic pregnancy with congenital amputation of bilateral fetal hands. And we report it with brief review of literatures.
Amnion ; Amniotic Band Syndrome ; Amputation ; Chorion ; Hand ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications ; Rupture

Extra-amniotic pregnancy, which is caused by rupture of amniotic membranes only, is a rare event during pregnancy. This differs from extra-membranous pregnancy in which both chorionic and amniotic membranes rupture. Extra-amniotic pregnancy requires attention by an obstetrician not to miss fetal anomalies because extra-amniotic pregnancy may accompany with fibrous band syndrome. We experienced a case of extraamniotic pregnancy with congenital amputation of bilateral fetal hands. And we report it with brief review of literatures.
Amnion ; Amniotic Band Syndrome ; Amputation ; Chorion ; Hand ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications ; Rupture