Acheiria /əˈkɪəriə/ is the congenital absence of one or both hands. [1] [2]
Causes
It can occur in a number of situations which include: [1]
- Amniotic band syndrome, particularly if unilateral
- Cornelia de Lange syndrome
- Fetal hydantoin syndrome
- Incontinentia pigmenti
References
- ^ a b Weerakkody, Dr Yuranga; et al. "Acheiria". Radiopedia. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ "Acheiria". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
Acheiria /əˈkɪəriə/ is the congenital absence of one or both hands. [1] [2]
Causes
It can occur in a number of situations which include: [1]
- Amniotic band syndrome, particularly if unilateral
- Cornelia de Lange syndrome
- Fetal hydantoin syndrome
- Incontinentia pigmenti
References
- ^ a b Weerakkody, Dr Yuranga; et al. "Acheiria". Radiopedia. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ "Acheiria". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 4 December 2012.