Terminal transverse limb defects affecting 4 limbs with “nubbins” , a fetal ultrasound case report

the author Dr Haissam Aref, MBBS, DMS,MSc Fetal ultrasound , claims that this case has not been reported previously with same features , if you are aware of the exact same case plz email the author

Background 

A terminal transverse limb defect with absence of the forearm and hand or just the hand or

the foot is an uncommon limb deformity in an otherwise healthy newborn

Most of the affected infants also have tiny digit-like nubbins on the stump of the affected limb, a finding that could represent an attempt at regeneration following vascular obstruction in early limb development

Methods 

the case was referred to ultrascan ultrasound center and examined by advanced ultrasound machine

Results: 

absent both hands and feet with peripheral small nubbin

Conclusion: 

Terminal transverse limb defects reflect failure of early limb development. Awareness of this phenotype at birth, or when identified by ultrasound screening, can provide more accurate counseling than occurs with the more common misdiagnosis of “amniotic band syndrome.”

terminal transverse limb defects; tiny digit-like nubbins.