Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2005 Dec;48(12):2966-2970.

A Case of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Diagnosed by Prenatal Ultrasonography

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gnecology, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea. tjddyddlek@hanmail.net

Abstract

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is congenital disorder that characterized by multiple joint contractures. Although there are characteristic morphologic features, most of cases are diagnosed at birth and cases diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonography are rare. We describe a case of fetal arthrogryposis multiplex congenita seen prenatally with sonographic feature of multiple joint contractures including clubhands, clubfeet, and absent fetal movements in late second trimester. This report is the first case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita that diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonography in Korean literature.

Keyword

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita; Prenatal diagnosis; Ultrasonography

MeSH Terms

Arthrogryposis*
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Contracture
Female
Fetal Movement
Humans
Joints
Parturition
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
Prenatal Diagnosis
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
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