Limb body wall complex (LBWC) is a rare clinicopathological entity in which a abdominal wall and limb defect are major fetal anomaly. Very few cases have been reported in literature. Early and appropriate pre natal diagnosis is necessary for timely management. We report a case of LBWC in antenatal scan with congenital absence of lower limb.

Keywords: Limb body wall complex, serinomelia.

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Dr Shailendra Shivhare

Resident Doctor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, SDMH, Jaipur