Amniotic band syndrome Julio Navarro, MD. Article Published: Aug 1, 2007 El Salvador Case report Here are some images showing a cranial cleft and deformed fetal head due to the amniotic band syndrome. Images 1, 2: Second trimester scans showing cleft in the fetal head caused by the amniotic band. Images 3, 4: Second trimester scans showing deformed fetal head caused by the amniotic band. Images 5, 6: Image 5 - second trimester scan showing deformed fetal head and amniotic bands attached to the head. Image 6 shows an amniotic band transversely crossing the amniotic cavity. Images 7, 8: Pathological images of the baby with deformed head due to the amniotic band syndrome. Image 9: Pathological image of the baby"s face with cleft due to the amniotic band syndrome. Discussion Board Start a discussion about this article Add to Favorites Favorite