Kisho is an information platform, not a medical provider. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. All content is aggregated from publicly available sources (including ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, FDA.gov, and Orphanet) and is provided for informational purposes only. Clinical trial eligibility, treatment decisions, and any health-related actions should always be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. Kisho does not endorse any specific therapy, organization, or clinical trial. Terms of use · Privacy policy
A group of sporadic congenital anomalies, that occur in association with amniotic bands, involving the limbs, craniofacial regions, spine and trunk with a highly variable clinical spectrum ranging from simple digital band constriction (or amputation) to complex craniofacial, central nervous system and visceral anomalies.
Features include: Ectopia cordis, Cleft palate, Talipes equinovarus, and Sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis) and 11 more.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Head and neck | 3 | Cleft palate, Cleft upper lip, Tessier cleft |
Bones and joints |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for amniotic band syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
2 clinical trials registered. Interventions under study include medical devices and other interventions. Pipeline includes 2 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
40 publications have been identified in PubMed for amniotic band syndrome. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (60%), Review / Meta-Analysis (18%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (8%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 24 |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
1 |
Sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis) |
Lungs and breathing | 1 | Abnormal lung lobation |
Arms and legs | 1 | Hand polydactyly |
Digestive system | 1 | Gastroschisis |
Research summaries | 7 | 18% |
Disease patterns and progression | 3 | 8% |
Other research | 2 | 5% |
Clinical study results | 2 | 5% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 1 | 3% |
Laboratory research | 1 | 3% |
Chambers M (2026). [PMID: 41660132](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41660132/). *Case Rep Womens Health*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Ünver G (2026). [PMID: 41841538](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41841538/). *Ceska Gynekol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Adrien N (2026). [PMID: 39679807](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39679807/). *Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Jeffrey M (2026). [PMID: 41376689](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41376689/). *JPRAS Open*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Pape K (2026). [PMID: 31424867](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31424867/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Cozar JM (2026). [PMID: 41828911](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41828911/). *Animals (Basel)*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Park KE (2026). [PMID: 41918834](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41918834/). *J Vitreoretin Dis*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Stutman A (2026). [PMID: 41576202](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41576202/). *JBJS Case Connect*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Xu S (2026). [PMID: 41559976](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41559976/). *Medicine (Baltimore)*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Alzarmah I (2025). [PMID: 40765690](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40765690/). *Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open*. [Case Report / Case Series]