Amniotic Bands

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Synonyms

Early Constraint Defects
Oligohydramnios Sequence
Streeter Anomaly
Amniotic Band Sequence
ABS
Constricting Bands, Congenital
Amniotic Band Syndrome
Amniotic Band Disruption Complex
Amniotic Rupture Sequence

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Amniotic bands is an abnormal condition of fetal development in which fibrous bands of tissue that originate from the amniotic sac encircle and constrict certain fetal areas, disrupting fetal growth. The amniotic sac is the thin, membranous sac that contains amniotic fluid and the developing fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic band formation may be associated with early rupture of the amniotic membrane, chronic leakage and abnormally decreased levels of the fluid surrounding the developing fetus (oligohydramnios), and abnormally decreased fetal movements. Associated structural malformations are extremely variable and may depend upon the time of amniotic band formation during fetal development. Such deformities may include abnormalities of the arms and legs (limbs), fingers and toes (digits), spine, lungs, facial area, skull, and/or abdominal and chest region.

Resources

NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.
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Email: staff@birthdefects.org
Internet: http://www.birthdefects.org

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Last Updated: 9/6/2000
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