Title: Unusual Prenatal Sonographic Findings of Epidermolysis Bullosa Mimicking an Amniotic Band Constriction Ring
Abstract: Journal of Ultrasound in MedicineVolume 28, Issue 1 p. 73-75 Case Report Unusual Prenatal Sonographic Findings of Epidermolysis Bullosa Mimicking an Amniotic Band Constriction Ring Eldad Katorza MD, MMedSc, Corresponding Author Eldad Katorza MD, MMedSc [email protected] Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelAddress correspondence to Eldad Katorza, MD, MMedSc, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, 52621 Tel Hashomer, Israel.Search for more papers by this authorBoaz Weisz MD, Boaz Weisz MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorJacob Sevillia MD, Jacob Sevillia MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorRam Mazkereth MD, Ram Mazkereth MD Department of Neonatology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorAviv Barzilai MD, Aviv Barzilai MD Department of Pathology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorReuven Achiron MD, Reuven Achiron MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this author Eldad Katorza MD, MMedSc, Corresponding Author Eldad Katorza MD, MMedSc [email protected] Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelAddress correspondence to Eldad Katorza, MD, MMedSc, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, 52621 Tel Hashomer, Israel.Search for more papers by this authorBoaz Weisz MD, Boaz Weisz MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorJacob Sevillia MD, Jacob Sevillia MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorRam Mazkereth MD, Ram Mazkereth MD Department of Neonatology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorAviv Barzilai MD, Aviv Barzilai MD Department of Pathology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this authorReuven Achiron MD, Reuven Achiron MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasound Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 January 2009 https://doi.org/10.7863/jum.2009.28.1.73Citations: 6Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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Publication Date: 2009-01-01
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