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Prenatal diagnosis of amniotic band syndrome in a methadone user: review of the literature and a case report
Author(s) -
Daly C. A.,
Freeman J.,
Weston W.,
Kovar I.,
Phelan M.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1996.08020123.x
Subject(s) - medicine , amniotic band syndrome , amniotic band , obstetrics , prenatal diagnosis , gestation , methadone , pregnancy , second trimester , amniotic fluid , ultrasound , fetus , gynecology , psychiatry , radiology , genetics , biology
We present a case and review of the literature of an amniotic band causing malformation in the distal forearm in a baby born to a methadone‐dependent mother. This diagnosis was made prenatally at the routine 18–20‐week gestation anomaly ultrasound scan. Histology of the amniotic band postpartum revealed hair shafts within its structure. This has not previously been documented, nor has an association of this syndrome with systematic abuse of methadone. The fact that this anomaly could be detected by prenatal ultrasound scanning is of value in the counselling of high‐risk pregnancies such as this. Copyright © 1996 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology