Amniotic Band: A Rare Presentation.
- Resource Type
- Case Study
- Authors
- Kashyap, Subhash; Shanker, Vinay; Sharma, Neeraj
- Source
- Indian Journal of Dermatology. Mar/Apr2015, Vol. 60 Issue 2, p200-202. 3p.
- Subject
- *AMNION
*HUMAN abnormalities
*DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis
*SYMPTOMS
*DIAGNOSIS
*THERAPEUTICS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0019-5154
The article reports on a rare case of amniotic band malformation in a 14-year-old boy who presented with seborrheic dermatitis. Topics include an explanation of anmiotic band as a rare congenital malformation that mostly occurs in early amniotic rupture in utero, its distinguishing features from similar anomalies, and the three main theories on its ethiopathogenesis. It cites the multispecialty care needed in treating severe cases of amniotic band and recommends plastic surgery.