The fetal akinesia deformation sequence. A fetopathological approach.
In this paper we review the present knowledge on the etiological factors and pathogenetic mechanisms of the fetal akinesia deformation sequence, based on a fetopathological approach. Special attention is given to two sever, lethal subgroups i.e. the Pena-Shokeir I syndrome and the lethal multiple pterygium syndrome.
Moerman
P
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Department of Pathology I, University of Leuven, Belgium.
Fryns
J P
JP
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D003286:Contracture / Q000196:embryology; D005313:Fetal Death; D005324:Fetal Movement; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities; D011625:Pterygium / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome