2000-11-14-21 Amniotic band syndrome © Clavelli www.thefetus.net/
Amniotic band syndrome
Horacio Aielo, MD & W. Adrian Clavelli, MD
CEMIC fetal treatment center *Dept of Ultrasound, Buenos Aires, Argentina
This is a 3rd trimester fetus with amniotic band syndrome . Note the complete disruption of the upper face and cranium as well as the missing left finger.
The brain


The face (transverse view through the mouth, and the mandible).


The hand (first 2 images and the foot).



The placenta.

The newborn. Note the amputation of one finger on the left hand.


The brain and attached membranes.
