Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1997 Aug;40(8):1722-1725.

The Amniotic Band Syndrome as a Cause of Anencephaly and Nuchal Skin Defect

• Roh JS
• Jeong EH
• Ahn CS
• Kim HS

Abstract

The association of major fetal malformations with amniotic bands has been known for many years. However, we are apt to ignore the possibility of amniotic band syndrome. In this case, fetal anencephaly was diagnosed at 17 weeks, menstrual age on the basis of sonographic findings. Following pregnancy termination, examination of the abortus rev- ealed the cerebral remnant which is similar to that found in dysraphic anencephaly, but collateral evidence of amniotic band was found. Therefore, when confronted with severe cranial or cerebral malformation amniotic band syndrome should be in the differential dia- gnosis.

Keyword

Amniotic band syndrome; Anencephaly

MeSH Terms

Amniotic Band Syndrome*
Anencephaly*
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Skin*
Ultrasonography