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. 2013:2013:218626.
doi: 10.1155/2013/218626. Epub 2013 Jul 22.

Limb body wall complex with sacrococcygeal mass and agenesis of external genitalia

Prabahita Baruah  1 , Pradipta Ray Choudhury
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Limb body wall complex with sacrococcygeal mass and agenesis of external genitalia

Prabahita Baruah et al. Case Rep Med. 2013.

Abstract

Limb body wall complex (LBWC) is a rare clinicopathological entity, characterized by the presence of an abdominal wall defect associated with variable spectrum of limb and visceral anomalies. A stillborn baby of LBWC with placentoabdominal phenotype is reported here. Kyphoscoliosis, sacrococcygeal mass and agenesis of external genitalia are the associated features.

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Figure 1
Showing sacrococcygeal mass (SA) and absence of anal opening and external genitalia.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Showing abdominoschisis with evisceration of stomach, intestine, and extracorporeal liver.
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Figure 3
Showing dorsally rotated lower limbs and malrotated foot.
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