Acheiria
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
- 1 2 Weerakkody, Dr Yuranga; et al. "Acheiria". Radiopedia. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Acheiria". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
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