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Left foot deformity since birth.
Patient Data
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male
From the case:
Amniotic band syndrome
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Amputation of the left foot bones and the distal tibia and fibula which both show pointing ends. A soft tissue tuft is seen at the site of the foot with absent bony structures within.
Case Discussion
Radiological features are impressive of congenital limb amputation, the sequel of amniotic band syndrome.
Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) comprises of a wide spectrum of abnormalities, all of which result from entrapment of various fetal body parts in a disrupted amnion. Due to the randomness of entrapment, each affected individual has the potential to form a unique deficit.
This case is courtesy of Dr. Mohamed Kaiaty, assisstent lecturer of radiodiagnosis, Kasr Al Ainy Hospital, Egypt
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