Limb body wall complex

Limb body wall complex
Other namesBody stalk anomaly
Cyllosomus and pleurosomus
Congenital absence of umbilical cord
SpecialtyNeonatology
Usual onsetEarly fetal development
PrognosisIncompatible with life
Frequency1 in 15,000 pregnancies

Limb body wall complex (LBWC) is a rare and severe syndrome of congenital malformations involving craniofacial and abdominal anomalies. LBWC emerges during early fetal development and is fatal. The cause of LBWC is unknown.

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