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Body Stalk Deformity During First Trimester: A Rare Reporting

Nikita Jajodia, Shallini Mittal, Krishan Kumar Jain, Pooja Mehta

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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 11(1):p 23-27, January – June 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.11124.4

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Shallini Mittal, Krishan Kumar Jain, Pooja Mehta et al. Body Stalk Deformity during First Trimester: A Rare Reporting. Ind J of Matern-Fetal & Neonatal Med 2024;11(1):23–27.

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Received : February 06, 2024         Accepted : April 01, 2024          Published : June 30, 2024

Abstract

Body stalk anomaly is a rare congenital anomaly, its etiology, pathophysiology and predisposing factors are not yet known. It is a combination of multiple development abnormalities including body wall defect and can be associated with spine, limb defects. It can be associated with multiple syndromes like amniotic band syndrome, Limb body wall complex. We represent a case of body stalk deformity at a gestation of 13 weeks which was proven post termination of pregnancy. Body stalk anomaly is a type of Limb Body Wall Complex and should be differentiated from other body wall defect as its prognosis is poor as compared to individual body wall defect.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Shallini Mittal, Krishan Kumar Jain, Pooja Mehta et al. Body Stalk Deformity during First Trimester: A Rare Reporting. Ind J of Matern-Fetal & Neonatal Med 2024;11(1):23–27.

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Received Accepted Published
February 06, 2024 April 01, 2024 June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.11124.4

Keywords

Body stalk anomaly; Limb defects; Body wall defectBody stalk anomalyLimb defectsBody wall defect

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