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Amniotic Constriction Bands
Alternate Names : Pseudo-Ainhum, Streeter's Dysplasia
Symptoms & Signs
- a permanent band or indentation around an arm, leg, finger, or toe
- congenital amputation of all or part of an arm or leg
- abnormal gap in the face (called a cleft, if band was across face)
- abdominal or chest wall defect (if band located in those areas)
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 7/27/2002
Reviewed By : Benjamin D. Roye, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Orthopedics, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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