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Clefting, amniotic bands, and polydactyly: a distinct phenotype that supports an intrinsic mechanism for amniotic

Nathaniel H Robin1, Judith Franklin, Sandra Prucka

  • 1Department of Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35294-0024, USA. nrobin@uab.edu

American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A
|August 10, 2005
PubMed

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Amniotic band sequence (ABS) can present with birth defects beyond limb constriction, like cleft lip and palate (CLP). This case suggests a potential new syndrome overlapping with ABS, possibly linked to genetic factors.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Biology
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Amniotic band sequence (ABS) is characterized by congenital anomalies due to fibrous bands disrupting fetal development.
  • While ABS typically involves limb defects, its association with other anomalies like cleft lip and palate (CLP) is not fully explained by the entanglement mechanism.

Observation:

  • This report details a case with classic ABS limb defects and constriction bands.
  • The patient also presented with typical cleft lip and palate (CLP), a supernumerary nipple, polydactyly, and a skin papilla.

Findings:

  • The observed constellation of anomalies closely resembles a previously reported case, suggesting a potential distinct syndrome overlapping with ABS.
  • This presentation challenges the traditional understanding of ABS etiology.

Implications:

  • The findings suggest that ABS-like anomalies coupled with CLP may represent a separate condition, potentially linked to genetic mutations.
  • Further research into genes such as Disorganization, p63, or IRF6 is warranted to elucidate the underlying causes.

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