Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in an abdominal pregnancy.
A case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita occurred in a 19-week fetus from a primary abdominal pregnancy. The unusual feature is the early synarthrosis, possibly caused by multiple factors. This case supports the concepts of multiple etiologic factors of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011269:Pregnancy, Abdominal / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology