Case Report

A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Volume: 27 Number: 1 April 30, 2025
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A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Abstract

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a clinical entity characterized by reduced fetal movements (fetal akinesia), fetal growth restriction (FGR), joint contractures (arthrogryposis), facial anomalies, lung developmental delay (pulmonary hypoplasia), and other developmental abnormalities. It is accepted that this condition is a description of a group of abnormalities resulting from reduced fetal movements rather than a true diagnosis or a specific syndrome. In many arthrogryposis cases, the etiology has not yet been determined. Prenatal diagnosis of AMC is critical for providing adequate counseling to families. When a fetus with multiple congenital contractures is detected on prenatal ultrasound (US), management of the pregnant woman should be undertaken by a multidisciplinary team. In this report, a case of AMC detected in the prenatal period, together with US and fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, was presented.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Radiology and Organ Imaging, Foetal Development and Medicine

Journal Section

Case Report

Early Pub Date

April 10, 2025

Publication Date

April 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 27 Number: 1

APA
Ertem, Ş. B., Sarıdaş Demir, S., Reşorlu, M., & Atmaca Kılın, S. (2025). A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Duzce Medical Journal, 27(1), 105-108. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1585103
AMA
1.Ertem ŞB, Sarıdaş Demir S, Reşorlu M, Atmaca Kılın S. A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Duzce Med J. 2025;27(1):105-108. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1585103
Chicago
Ertem, Şenay Bengin, Süreyya Sarıdaş Demir, Mustafa Reşorlu, and Seda Atmaca Kılın. 2025. “A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita”. Duzce Medical Journal 27 (1): 105-8. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1585103.
EndNote
Ertem ŞB, Sarıdaş Demir S, Reşorlu M, Atmaca Kılın S (April 1, 2025) A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Duzce Medical Journal 27 1 105–108.
IEEE
[1]Ş. B. Ertem, S. Sarıdaş Demir, M. Reşorlu, and S. Atmaca Kılın, “A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita”, Duzce Med J, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 105–108, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.18678/dtfd.1585103.
ISNAD
Ertem, Şenay Bengin - Sarıdaş Demir, Süreyya - Reşorlu, Mustafa - Atmaca Kılın, Seda. “A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita”. Duzce Medical Journal 27/1 (April 1, 2025): 105-108. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1585103.
JAMA
1.Ertem ŞB, Sarıdaş Demir S, Reşorlu M, Atmaca Kılın S. A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Duzce Med J. 2025;27:105–108.
MLA
Ertem, Şenay Bengin, et al. “A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita”. Duzce Medical Journal, vol. 27, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 105-8, doi:10.18678/dtfd.1585103.
Vancouver
1.Şenay Bengin Ertem, Süreyya Sarıdaş Demir, Mustafa Reşorlu, Seda Atmaca Kılın. A Case of Prenatally Diagnosed Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Duzce Med J. 2025 Apr. 1;27(1):105-8. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1585103