[Amniotic band syndrome. Case report]. / La maladie des brides amniotiques. A propos d'une observation.

Amniotic band syndrome is a rare fetal malformation involving limb ring strictions, cranio-facial and trunck abnormalities. The authors report a case of 5 months old infant with also facial cleft. The plastic reconstructive surgery leads to a better functional result. This affection represents a sporadic disease without genetic causes. The pregnancy ultrasonography visualise fetal abnormalities.