Oman Medical Journal (Jan 2012)

Fetal Amelia: A Case Report

  • Mohammed Abdul-Latif,
  • Asfhaq Ahmed,
  • Shahila Tanzeem,
  • Nihal Al Riyami

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 27, no. 1
pp. 54 – 55

Abstract

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Congenital limb defects are rare fetal anomalies with a birth prevalence of 0.55 per 1,000. Amelia is an extremely rare birth defect marked by the complete absence of one or more limbs. We report a case of fetal amelia, ultrasound findings, manifestations and the fetal outcome.

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