Limb body-wall complex in association with sirenomelia sequence.

Abstract

Limb body-wall complex and sirenomelia sequence are uncommon birth defects and their association is extremely rare. Their overlapping manifestations and their concurrence in our patient suggest that they share a common cause and belong to a group of pathologically closely related conditions. Embryonic vascular disruption may be a common pathogenesis in both anomalies.

• Authors: T T Tang, H W Oechler, D H Hinke, A D Segura, R A Franciosi
• Journal: American journal of medical genetics (Am J Med Genet) Vol. 41 Issue 1 Pg. 21-5 (Oct 01 1991) ISSN: 0148-7299 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1719813 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• alpha-Fetoproteins

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple (pathology)
• Amniotic Band Syndrome (pathology)
• Ectromelia (pathology)
• Female
• Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Pregnancy
• alpha-Fetoproteins (analysis)