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Case Reports
. 2012 Jan;27(1):54-5.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2012.11.

Fetal amelia: a case report

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

Fetal amelia: a case report

Nihal Al Riyami et al. Oman Med J. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Amelia; Congenital; Limb defects; Rare; Sporadic.

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Figure 1
The baby gram.
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Figure 2
External examination of the stillborn baby.
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Figure 3
Examination of the genital area of the stillborn baby.
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