title: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in a monozygotic twin. An intrauterine lesion?
abstract: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a specific, well-defined congenital deformity which primarily affects muscles of limbs resulting in secondary joint deformities. The aetiology is still uncertain. One of monozygotic twin brothers with classical arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is presented, proving that this specific condition is not genetically transmitted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Medical University of Southern Africa, South Africa.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Mennen
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000235:genetics*; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic