A case of amniotic band syndrome with cleft lip and palate

Ectopia Cordis as a Lethal Neonatal Condition: A Case Report from Bahrain and a Literature Review

Ectopia cordis is a rare type of malformation where the heart is not located normally. It may be partially or completely located outside the thoracic cavity and can be associated with other congenital abnormalities. It results from failure of maturation of midline mesoderm and ventral body formation during embryogenic formation. The exact etiology remains unknown. The literature review reveals the prognosis for infants with ectopia cordis is very poor. Here, we are reporting the first case of a fetus that was prenatally diagnosed with ectopia cordis that was associated with omphalocele documented in our country. Considering the poor prognosis for the fetus, conservative management during the prenatal period was chosen.

Clinical and Descriptive Study of Orofacial Clefts in Colombia: 2069 Patients From Operation Smile Foundation

OBJECTIVE

To describe the population of patients with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in terms of cleft phenotypes, gender, age, ethnic group, family history, clinical presentation (syndromic vs nonsyndromic), some environmental and behavioral factors, and some clinical features.

DESIGN

Descriptive retrospective study.

SETTING

Patients attending the genetics counseling practice in Operation Smile Foundation, Bogotá, Colombia, for over 8 years.

PARTICIPANTS

No screening was conducted. All patients requiring clinical genetics assessment in Operation Smile Foundation were included in the study.

RESULTS

Left cleft lip and palate (CLP) and nonsyndromic forms were the most frequent types of malformations in this population. Psychomotor retardation and heart disease were the most frequent comorbidities in these patients. A low proportion of mothers exposed to passive smoking during pregnancy was observed and low birth weight accounted for an important number of cases. Aarskog, velocardiofacial, and orofaciodigital syndromes were the most frequent syndromic forms of CLP in this population.

CONCLUSIONS

In this study, the most frequent type of CL/P was the nonsyndromic complete left CLP. Aarskog, velocardiofacial, and orofaciodigital syndromes were the most frequent syndromic forms of CL/P in this population.

Síndrome de bandas amnióticas en el desarrollo de las hendiduras faciales. Reporte de caso clínico

Introducción: el síndrome de bandas amnióticas abarca una variedad de anomalías congénitas que incluyen la deformación, disrupción y malformación de múltiples órganos. Este síndrome tiene diferentes manifestaciones clínicas al nacimiento, como anillos formados por la constricción de las bandas, amputaciones de extremidades y malformaciones craneofaciales. La incidencia es de aproximadamente 1 en 1,200- 15,000 nacidos vivos. Objetivo: realizar la descripción de un paciente femenino de 4 meses de edad que acude al servicio de cirugía oral y maxilofacial del Hospital del Niño DIF Pachuca, Hidalgo, México. La paciente presenta deformidad en la región geniana que se extiende desde el labio superior hasta la región infraorbitaria de lado derecho, pit paracomisural derecho y fisura Tessier 7. Conclusión: se da el diagnóstico final de deformidad maxilofacial a causa del síndrome de bandas amnióticas y la paciente recibe tratamiento médico-quirúrgico con un resultado satisfactorio.

Amniotic constriction band: a report of two cases with unique clinical presentations

Amniotic constriction band is a rare clinical entity with varied manifestations that range from a combination of congenital malformations to isolated malformations that are unique to each patient. The etiology of this entity remains unknown. Herein, we highlight two cases of amniotic constriction band that presented to our unit with unique clinical characteristics. To the best of our knowledge, an isolated circumferential band of scarring on the face with ocular involvement, as demonstrated by the first case, and a combination of bilateral complete cleft lip and palate with bilateral microphthalmia, auto-amputation of the right thumb, and a constriction band on the left thumb, as demonstrated by the second case, are extremely rare presentations of amniotic constriction band that were not previously reported in the literature and therefore necessitate a special mention. We discuss potential etiologies for these cases and review the existing literature on this entity.

Management of the Amniotic Band Syndrome with Cleft Palate: Literature Review and Report of a Case

Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS) is a group of congenital malformations that includes the majority of typical constriction rings and limb and digital amputations, together with major craniofacial, thoracic, and abdominal malformations. The syndrome is caused by early rupture of the amniotic sac. Some of the main oral manifestations include micrognathia, hyperdontia, and cleft lip with or without cleft palate, which is present in 14.6% of patients with this syndrome. The purpose of this report was to describe the clinical characteristics and the oral treatment provided to a 6-month-old male patient affected with ABS with cleft lip and palate.

Subphenotyping and Classification of Orofacial Clefts: Need for Orofacial Cleft Subphenotyping Calls for Revised Classification

Nonsyndromic orofacial clefting (OFC) describes a range of phenotypes that represent the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans, with an overall birth prevalence of 1:700 live births. Because of the lifelong negative implications on health and well-being associated with OFC and the numbers of people affected, quality research into its etiology, diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and preventative strategies is essential. A range of different methods is used for recording and classifying OFC subphenotypes, one of which is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system. However, there is a general perception that research is being hampered by a lack of sensitivity and specificity in grouping those with OFC into subphenotypes, with potential heterogeneity and confounding in epidemiologic, genetic, and genotype-phenotype correlation studies. This article provides a background to the necessity of OFC research, discusses current controversies within cleft subphenotyping, and provides a brief overview of current OFC classifications as well as their limitations. The LAHSHAL classification is described in the context of a potentially useful tool for OFC that could complement the ICD-10/ICD-11 Beta coding systems to become a simply understood, universally accepted, clinically friendly, and research-sensitive instrument. Empowering registries, clinicians, and researchers to use a common classification system would have significant implications for OFC research across the world at a time when accurate subphenotyping is crucial and health care research is becoming increasingly tailored toward the individual.

Sonographic Diagnosis of Thoracic Ectopia Cordis With Acrania

Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital anomaly in which the heart is displaced outside of the thoracic cavity. This case report describes the in utero diagnosis of thoracic ectopia cordis in conjunction with fetal acrania, both of which were thought to result from an amniotic band located near the fetal head.

[Amniotic bands syndrome and its diagnostic difficulties and management in Burkina Faso]

Le syndrome des brides amniotiques est une embryo-foetopathie rare, d’étiopathogénie encore inconnue, caractérisé par des malformations crânio-faciales, thoraco-abdominales, des membres et des extrémités. Afin de discuter des difficultés diagnostiques et thérapeutiques du syndrome des brides amniotiques, nous rapportons cinq cas de ce syndrome. Ces cas représentaient autant de phénotypes de la maladie mais avec quelques singularités. Les deux premiers étaient des cas de maladie des brides amniotiques caractérisés l'un par une amputation d'un membre inférieur associée à des lésions cutanées et à une surdité, l'autre par des strictions avec amputation des doigts associées à une fente labio-palatine, une cataracte congénitale et un strabisme. Les trois autres cas correspondaient à des formes létales du Limb Body Wall Complex dont deux avec attache placento-crânienne et un avec attache placento-abdominale. Le renforcement du diagnostic anténatal, l'instauration du conseil génétique et la mise en place d'un registre national des malformations devraient permettre d'améliorer la prise en charge des cas du syndrome des brides amniotiques.

Prenatal diagnosis of amniotic band syndrome - risk factors and ultrasonic signs

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to describe our experience with amniotic band syndrome (ABS), define specific sonographic characteristics and common features.

METHODS

Patients diagnosed with ABS underwent detailed ultrasound evaluation at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up. Their ultrasound examinations and medical records concerning the current pregnancy and past medical records were analyzed.

RESULTS

Ten pregnancies were diagnosed with ABS. Most pregnancies were diagnosed at the beginning of the second trimester. Two cases were bichorionic twin pregnancies involving one of the fetuses and these were the only women who continued their pregnancies to term. The other eight cases with ABS chose to terminate their pregnancies. One pregnancy was conceived following trachelectomy. We found a significantly higher rate of prior uterine surgeries (p = 0.008) in patient with ABS compared to control. In three cases, all above 15 weeks of gestation, a small vestige at the distal part of the amputated limb was observed.

CONCLUSIONS

ABS diagnosed in early pregnancy can be a sporadic event. However, there is a higher risk of ABS in pregnancies preceded by uterine procedures. The ultrasonic vestige sign at the amputated limb may contribute to the diagnosis of ABS.