DISTAL ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENITA WITH MULTISYSTEM INVOLVEMENT: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 62
Abstract
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is an uncommon but easily recognizable syndrome of musculoskeletal system. All four extremities and the trunk may be affected. The hallmark of this entity is the lack of active and passive motion in the affected extremities. Rather than a specific diagnosis, it is a clinical finding. The earliest antenatal diagnosis of arthrogryposis can be made as early as 7 to 8 weeks. Treatment options include multidisciplinary approach with careful orthopaedic care followed by physiotherapy. In this case report of a newborn with distal AMC with multisystem involvement based on literature and clinical experience, the authors present an update on aetiology, antenatal diagnosis, classification and management of AMC. Through this report, we would like to stress upon the significant role of antenatal ultrasound in not only diagnosing but also in prevention of this condition.
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Shilpa , Sujay Earan, Arulkumaran , Priyaja
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