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Congenital Abnormalities/Deformities of the Lower Limb

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<strong>Congenital</strong> constriction band<br />

syndrome<br />

• May result in congenital loss <strong>of</strong> parts.<br />

• Floating strands <strong>of</strong> amnion wrap around<br />

affected part. Early foetal life –<br />

amputation. Later foetal life – deep or<br />

shallow concentric bands.<br />

• Deep bands affect venous and lymphatic<br />

drainage causing distal portion to enlarge.

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