A Case of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Diagnosed by Prenatal Ultrasonography.
- Author:
Sung Yong KIM
1
;
Min Kyung GIL
;
Young Mi KANG
;
Su Jeon JEONG
;
Young Nam KIM
;
Dae Hoon JEONG
;
Kyung Bok LEE
;
Moon Su SUNG
;
Ki Tae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gnecology, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea. tjddyddlek@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita;
Prenatal diagnosis;
Ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Arthrogryposis*;
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities;
Contracture;
Female;
Fetal Movement;
Humans;
Joints;
Parturition;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Trimester, Second;
Prenatal Diagnosis;
Ultrasonography;
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2005;48(12):2966-2970
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
