[…] phocomelia and cranio-facial, heart, kidney and genital defects, the fact that new cases were few and far between left room for postulation as to whether it was Roberts syndrome, a new X-linked disorder or a different autosomal recessive genetic disorder presented [bartleby.com]

In case of syndromic presentation, prognosis depends on the nature of the associated anomalies. (Source: Orphanet) Link: Fibular hemimelia [dysnet.org]

Patients with unilateral Amelia present fewer technical difficulties but bring up several problems unique to unilateral upper Amelia. [annalsafrmed.org]

They both presented with normal body temperature, but also had evidence of recent bath with drops of water scattered all over their bodies. [njcponline.com]

Pathology by regions > Limbs > phocomelias Definition: In phocomelia, the hands are present but an intervening segment of the extremity is missing (arm and/or forearm). The hand is normal or not. One, two, three, or all limbs can be affected. [humpath.com]

• Deformed Limbs

  It can also result in a shrunken or deformed limb. For example, a child might be born without an elbow or forearm. The term may be modified to indicate the number of legs or arms missing... [encyclo.co.uk]

• Prominent Cheeks

  Minor facial abnormalities (depressed nasal root, upturned nose, infra-orbital creases, prominent cheeks and micrognathia) were also reported. The syndrome has been described in three foetuses born to non consanguineous parents. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The prior diagnostic workup of all 15 positive cases from local referrals is shown in Table S2 in the Supplementary Appendix. [doi.org]

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Treatment - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Resources - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. [checkorphan.org]

Currently, Jagger attends three-monthly visits to The Royal Children’s Hospital where he undergoes a full day of tests and treatments to keep his health on track. [peninsulahealth.org.au]

Treatment for those that survive depends upon the presence and severity of the associated symptoms and may require the coordinated efforts of a team of specialists. [malacards.org]

Given the rarity of these diseases, the treatments outlined in the abstracts are not always evidence based. The information in the abstracts isnot intended to replace existing local, regional or country specific recommendations and guidelines. [orpha.net]

Prognosis - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Treatment - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Resources - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. [checkorphan.org]

Prognosis When amelia occurs as an isolated abnormality, prognosis is good. However, when amelia is combined with multiple other defects, the prognosis is grim. [encyclopedia.com]

In case of syndromic presentation, prognosis depends on the nature of the associated anomalies. (Source: Orphanet) Link: Fibular hemimelia [dysnet.org]

PMID: 12476458 Prognosis Sezer A, Kayhan G, Zenker M, Percin EF Eur J Med Genet 2019 Dec;62(12):103608. Epub 2018 Dec 24 doi: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2018.12.013. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis — probable outcome of the disease. Resources — bibliographies or contact information are provided for books, Web sites, national organizations and support groups. Symptoms — physical and mental signs of the disorder. [cengage.com]

They are organised into groups, and further divided into clinical, etiological or histopathological sub-types. [orpha.net]

Etiology isolated phocomelia spontaneous sporadic phocomelia fetal thalidomide exposition DK phocomelia syndrome (MIM.223340) SC phocomelia syndrome (MIM.269000) (E SCO2 mutations) X-linked tetra- amelia (MIM.301090) autosomal recessive tetra-amelia [humpath.com]

Knowledge and cultural beliefs about the etiology and management of orofacial clefts In Nigeria's major ethnic groups. Cleft Palate Craniofacial J 2010;47:327-34. 9. Strauss RP. [annalsafrmed.org]

Results - Seven of the 12 patients had chronic liver disease of undefined etiology and the other five patients had low serum levels of alpha-1-antitrypsin as well as a diagnosis of neonatal cholestasis and/or chronic liver disease of undefined etiology [scielo.br]

Although the etiology has been idiopathic in most cases, a traumatic event during early pregnancy has been identified on rare occasions. [rrnursingschool.biz]

Epidemiology [ edit ] Tetra-amelia syndrome has been reported in only a few families worldwide. [en.wikipedia.org]

Pulmonary Hypoplasia. 61 6 57 31761294 2019 2 A newly recognized multiple malformation syndrome with caudal regression associated with a biallelic c.402G>A variant in TBX4. 57 6 Ranganath P...Dalal A 31965066 2020 3 Amelia: a multi-center descriptive epidemiologic [malacards.org]

M ; Castelle, M & al Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2019 Oct 7, PMID: 31591117 PMCID: PMC6879247 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01102-19 – Use of Highly Individualized Complement Blockade Has Revolutionized Clinical Outcomes after Kidney Transplantation and Renal Epidemiology [maladiesrares-necker.aphp.fr]

The role of genetics in causing this condition is still undetermined but two large epidemiological studies estimate that nearly 20% of amelia cases are of genetic origin. [encyclopedia.com]

Epidemiology of adult polycystic kidney disease, Olmsted County, Minnesota: 1935–1980. Am J Kidney Dis 1983 ; 2: 630 –9. 22. Gabow P, Johnson A, Jones R, Lezotte D, Kaehny W, Schrier RW.. [nejm.org]

Pathophysiology Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. The foot of the patient with Greig cephalopolysyndactyly shows a partially duplicated hallux with cutaneous syndactyly of several digits. [enacademic.com]

Prevention - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Diagnosis - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Prognosis - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Treatment - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. Resources - Tetra-amelia Syndrome Not supplied. [checkorphan.org]

Tetra-amelia syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder that prevents growth of limbs. Yovana Yumbo Ruiz looks like one determined kid. [onlinefoktai.wordpress.com]

Mutations in the WNT3 gene prevent cells from producing functional WNT3 protein, which disrupts normal limb formation and leads to the other serious birth defects associated with tetra-amelia syndrome. [ashlandhumanbio.blogspot.com]