Handless, footless fetus

Clin Dysmorphol. 2006 Oct;15(4):233-234. doi: 10.1097/01.mcd.0000220612.63025.4b.

Abstract

We report a fetus with symmetrical terminal transverse limb deficiency. Two earlier reports described patients with similar defects. These patients resemble the animal models that result from the removal of apical ectodermal ridge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology*
  • Aborted Fetus / pathology
  • Anus, Imperforate / complications
  • Anus, Imperforate / genetics
  • Cleft Palate / complications
  • Cleft Palate / genetics
  • Colon / abnormalities
  • Fetus / abnormalities*
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / complications*
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / genetics
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / complications*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male