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ORPHA:294967Morphological anomaly
Also called Isolated congenital absence of upper limb
What it is
A rare, non-syndromic limb reduction defect characterized by complete or near-complete congenital absence of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) of the upper extremities, occurring due to an intrauterine insult during the very early stages of embryonic development. It may be an isolated anomaly, but is more commonly observed in combination with multiple other congenital malformations.
Key facts
- Classified as
- Morphological anomaly
ICD-10 codes
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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