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

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

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