title: Abnormal dermatoglyphics in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
abstract: Dermatoglyphic abnormalities have been found in patients with arthrogryposis multiple congenita. These unusual features, which appear to be pathognomonic, indicate an early prenatal pathogenesis and may aid in differential diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003878:Dermatoglyphics; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000196:embryology; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000196:embryology