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  • Developmental Biology
  • Pediatric Medicine

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  • Congenital limb anomalies are infrequent birth defects.
  • Acheiria is a specific anomaly characterized by the complete absence of the hand.
  • Prenatal ultrasonography is a common diagnostic tool for identifying such conditions before birth.

Observation:

  • A case study involving an 11-year-old female patient diagnosed with acheiria.
  • The patient presented with the congenital absence of the hand.

Findings:

  • The case underscores the rarity of acheiria.
  • It emphasizes the need for further research into potential contributing factors.
  • Specific areas of interest include advanced maternal age and the use of drugs or herbs during pregnancy.

Implications:

  • Further research may elucidate the etiology of acheiria.
  • Understanding risk factors can inform prenatal counseling and care.
  • This case contributes to the limited body of knowledge on congenital hand anomalies.