Acheiria

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Acheiria /əˈkɪəriə/ is the congenital absence of one or both hands.

Causes

It can occur in a number of situations which include:

  • Amniotic band syndrome, particularly if unilateral
  • Cornelia de Lange syndrome
  • Fetal hydantoin syndrome
  • Incontinentia pigmenti