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Amelia, defined as the complete absence of the skeletal parts of a limb, is generally thought to be a sporadic anomaly.1 It can present as an isolated defect or with associated malformations, particularly abdominal wall and renal anomalies.2-4 Teratogens such as thalidomide, alcohol, vascular compromise by amniotic bands or other causes, and maternal diabetes have been reported to cause this severe limb deficiency.5-8 Amelia is a rare condition with an incidence range from 0.053 to 0.095 in 10,000 live births.
