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Amniofic band syndrome causes a wide spectrum of fetal anomalies secondary to the early rupture of the amnion. Its prevalence ranges between one in 1200 and 15000 live-born and reaches one in 56 in stillbirths. Mthough a wide range of malformations can occur in this syndrome, extremities are frequently involved. The prognosis depends on the severity of the abnormalities and the involvement of internal organs. Herein a case of amniotic band syndrome which caused medical evacuation for intauterin defect in a 24 years old primigravid woman was submitted. There was no history of maternal illness, drug use or trauma. In the fetal autopsy, the fetus was in the 14-15 th gestational week, and several extremity anomalies were found. Amniotic Band Syndrome should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of fetal anomalies, especially with extremity involvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]