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Aplasia cutis congenita and amniotic band syndrome: an uncommon association
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- Published on: 25 April 2017
- Published on: 25 April 2017cutis aplasia congenita and amniotic band syndromeShow More
I have read the phenotype description of a child with aplasia cutis congenita as well as transverse limb defects; although this association is not common it is the presentation of Adams Oliver syndrome [OMIM 100300]; in this condition both manifestations are present and often the limb defects resemble the damage caused by the amniotic band sequence. The identification is important as patients with Adams Oliver have an id...
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