Synonym(s)
Amniotic constrictions; amniotic malformations; amniotic strangulations; Limb Constriction; Malformations amniotic
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Congenital constrictions or constrictions of fingers, toes or extremities. Special form of keratosis palmoplantaris mutilans.
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EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Ultimately unknown, it is discussed that amniotic strands can be strangulated after amniotic rupture or disturbance of early embryonic limb development. Familial occurrence is extremely rare.
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Mostly double-sided ring-shaped laces, mainly on fingers and forearms, less often on the lower legs. Possibly amputations of fingers or toes. Distal syndactylia.
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Other forms of pseudo-Ainhum syndrome; Ainhum syndrome.
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Possibly plastic surgery treatment.
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Constrictions, amniotic; Limb constriction; Malformations, amniotic; Pseudoainhum syndrome;Disclaimer
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