Constriction ring of the penis in a newborn infant: A rare form of amniotic band syndrome

Abstract

Abstract The amniotic band comprises disrupted amnion strands causing entrapment or entanglement of various fetal parts resulting in a spectrum of anomalies from digital band constriction or amputation to severe craniofacial/visceral defects and even fetal demise. We present a newborn infant with a rare, isolated ring constriction of the penis.

Keywords

• amniotic band
• constriction ring syndrome
• penile constriction ring
• urethral obstruction