en Other Other پژوهشي orginal article <span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Amniotic band syndrome is an uncommon condition associated with multiple congenital anomalies. It affects about 1 in 1,200 to 1 in<br> 15,000 live births and is often a consequence of fibrotic amniotic bands extending from the placenta to the fetus. It is associated with<br> various fetal structural anomalies, notably craniofacial and limb anomalies. Six fetuses were collected from the Department of<br> Obstetrics and Gynecology, RIMS, Imphal, after obtaining permission from the concerned authorities and parents. The fetuses were<br> examined externally, dissected, and radiological examination was done wherever appropriate. On examination, Fetus 1 had<br> encephalocele in the frontal region, cleft palate, malformed nose, abdominoschisis, bilateral clubfoot, and amputation of the right<br> index, middle, and ring fingers. Fetus 2 had amputation of the left hand associated with left-sided gastroschisis. Fetus 3 had<br> amputation of the right 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd, and 4 th toes. Fetus 4 had an anterior abdominal wall defect associated with amputation of the right<br> 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th fingers. Fetuses 5 and 6 showed no brain tissue in the area of the defect. The amniotic membrane was attached to the<br> scalp in both cases. Amniotic band syndrome is a sporadic condition that can result in various degrees of limb defects and major<br> organ malformations. Amniotic band syndrome should be considered in any fetus presenting with congenital anomalies, especially<br> those involving defects of the extremities and/ or body wall.</span><br> &nbsp; Amniotic band syndrome, Amniotic bands, Intrauterine amputation, Constriction ring 312 316 http://ijrabms.umsu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-445-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Joshila Devi Leishangthem leishangthem.joshila3089@gmail.com 10031947532846005063 0009-0002-6772-011x Yes Department of Anatomy, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, India Deven Irungbam irungdesi@gmail.com 10031947532846005064 10031947532846005064 No Department of Anatomy, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, India kshemitra rajkumari kshenista@gmail.com 10031947532846005065 10031947532846005065 No Department of Anatomy, Churachandpur Medical College, Churachanpur, India