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Clefting, amniotic bands, and polydactyly: a distinct phenotype that supports an intrinsic mechanism for amniotic band sequence.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Sept 2005
Robin Nathaniel H, Franklin Judith, Prucka Sandra, Ryan Ashley B, Grant John H
Abstract excerpt
Amniotic band sequence (ABS) is a well-described condition involving a variety of congenital anomalies in association with fibrous bands. However, many cases are associated with birth defects that are not readily explained by the mechanism of fibrous strings entangling body parts and causing disruption of the fetal structures. The most common of these is typical cleft lip and palate (CLP). Here we describe such a...
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