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Amniotic band syndrome

Case contributed by: Dr Andrew Dixon

Presentation:

Female infant 21 months of age with leg deformity since birth.

From the case: Amniotic band syndrome

Modality: X-ray

Amniotic band syndrome

Case Discussion:

There is mid diaphyseal convergent bowing of the tibia and fibular with synostosis over a 2.5cm length. There is associated concentric soft tissue contraction overlying this region.

Appearances are those of amniotic band syndrome the result of in utero entrapment of the limb by a fibrous amniotic band.