Tetra-amelia syndrome: a case report

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tetra-amelia syndrome, still born, genetic disorders, malformations.

Abstract

A still born male baby with tetra-amelia syndrome is reported, with craniofacial abnormalities and pulmonary agenesis. It presented complete absence of all four limbs in association with cleft lip and palate on the right side. The mother medical history revealed no remarkable details. The fetus died shortly after its birth. The embryonic correlation of the case is discussed. Proper health education, antenatal screening and genetic counseling can reduce the risk of such congenital anomalies.

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Published

2020-04-09

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Marino Magdariaga DL, Álvarez León M. Tetra-amelia syndrome: a case report. MEDISAN [Internet]. 2020 Apr. 9 [cited 2025 Sep. 5];24(2):263-7. Available from: https://medisan.sld.cu/index.php/san/article/view/3080

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Vol. 24 No. 2 (2020): marzo-abril

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Case Reports

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