Thigh-leg skin tube pedicle and amniotic band syndrome

Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2009;28(3):151-3. doi: 10.1080/15513810902772441.

Abstract

We are reporting the case of a young infant presenting with a cutaneous tubular bridge running from the dorsal aspect of the middle third of the thigh to the middle third of the leg resulting in a permanent flexion position of the limb. This finding was associated with another related to the amniotic band syndrome. Surgical resection showed a tube formed exclusively by normal skin tissue. The case appears unique although related lesions have been reported in the literature.

MeSH terms

  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / pathology*
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Leg / abnormalities*
  • Leg / surgery
  • Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital / pathology*
  • Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Thigh / abnormalities*
  • Thigh / surgery