Limb body wall complex
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.
| Limb body wall complex | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Body stalk anomaly Cyllosomus and pleurosomus Congenital absence of umbilical cord |
| Specialty | Neonatology |
| Usual onset | Early fetal development |
| Prognosis | Incompatible with life |
| Frequency | 1 in 15,000 pregnancies |
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