Amniotic band syndrome with limb amputation after exposure to mifepristone in early pregnancy

Fetal Diagn Ther. 2007;22(1):51-4. doi: 10.1159/000095844. Epub 2006 Sep 22.

Abstract

To date, the number of cases reported after exposure to mifepristone alone in early pregnancy is limited. In 24 cases, only 1 observation of fetal malformation associated with mifepristone has previously been reported. We report a case of amniotic band syndrome with limb amputation after exposure to mifepristone in early pregnancy. This association raises the question of a possible causal relationship.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / etiology*
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / pathology*
  • Arm / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Mifepristone / adverse effects*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal
  • Mifepristone