label: autosomal recessive amelia
label_lc: autosomal recessive amelia
description: "Autosomal recessive amelia is characterized by the absence of the upper limbs and severe underdevelopment of the lower limbs. Minor facial abnormalities (depressed nasal root, upturned nose, infra-orbital creases, prominent cheeks and micrognathia) were also reported. The syndrome has been described in three fetuses born to non consanguineous parents."