Limb body wall complex.

Sanjeev Managoli, Pushpa Chaturvedi, Krishna Y Vilhekar, Nitin Gagane
Author Information
  1. Sanjeev Managoli: Departments of Pediatrics and Pathology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra-442 102, India. drsanjeevsm@yahoo.com

Abstract

A case of Limb body wall complex is reported in a preterm, Low birth weight and stillborn neonate. The proposita had abdominal wall defect with evisceration of the organs into an amnio-peritonial sac, a short body stalk, torsion of spine with scoliosis and limb defects. Unusual associations present in this case were absent thymus, interstitial calcification in kidney and a history of exposure to birth control pills during first two months post-conception.

MeSH Term

Abdominal Muscles
Abnormalities, Multiple
Adult
Contraceptives, Oral
Female
Fetal Death
Humans
Limb Deformities, Congenital
Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Pregnancy

Chemicals

Contraceptives, Oral