Amniotic Band Syndrome - ABS
Alternative Names


Amniotic Band Syndrome - Alternative Names

Some of these are different names for ABS and some are other syndromes that are often confused with ABS.  Misdiagnosis is apparently common. 

 

  • Amniotic Deformity, Adhesions and Mutilations
  • Amniotic band disruption complex or sequence
  • Amniotic bands and sheets
  • Annular constriction bands 
  • Congenital ring constriction 
  • Constriction Band Syndrome  and Amniotic Constriction Band Syndrome
  • Intrauterine amputation
  • Streeter's dysplasia
  • TEARS (The Early Amnion Rupture Spectrum)
  • Congenital Transverse Defects or Deficiency
  • Limb-body Wall Complex