The Amniotic Band Syndrome as a Cause of Anencephaly and Nuchal Skin Defect.

Roh, Jae Sook; Jeong, Eun Hwan; Ahn, Chi Seok; Kim, Hak Soon

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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 1997;40(8):1722-1725.
Published online January 1, 2001.

The Amniotic Band Syndrome as a Cause of Anencephaly and Nuchal Skin Defect.

Jae Sook Roh, Eun Hwan Jeong, Chi Seok Ahn, Hak Soon Kim

Abstract

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.

Key Words: Amniotic band syndrome, Anencephaly

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