Amniotic band syndrome – a case report of prenatally detected fetal upper limb amputation

Czech version

Authors: K. Košťálová ¹ ; R. Chmel Jr. ²; N. Chubanovová ² ; M. Kozerovský ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika LF UK a FN Plzeň2 Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol a Homolka, Praha ¹
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2026; 91(3): 202-205
Category: Case Report
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/cccg2026202

Overview

Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) includes a rare group of fetal congenital anomalies with various phenotypic manifestations. Early prenatal diagnosis is essential in pregnancy management, including termination of pregnancy for severe forms of disability. Systematic postnatal multidisciplinary care of the newborn with disability induced by the amniotic band should maximize its quality of life. This report describes the case of a 28-years-old primigravida with intrauterine amputation of the fetal upper limb detected in week 31 of an otherwise uneventful pregnancy.

Keywords:

amputation – pregnancy – amniotic band syndrome

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