Open AccessArthrogryposis with cystic hygroma: A case report
Author(s) -
Mohammed K. Ali,
Ahmed Y. Abdelbadee,
Sherif A. Shazly
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
middle east fertility society journal/middle east fertility society journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.322
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2090-3251
pISSN - 1110-5690
DOI - 10.1016/j.mefs.2012.01.002
Subject(s) - arthrogryposis , arthrogryposis multiplex congenita , cystic hygroma , medicine , anatomy , fetus , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Arthrogryposis, or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), comprises non progressive conditions characterized by multiple joint contractures found throughout the body .Cystic hygroma are caused by a delay or absence of the communication between the jugular lymph sacs and the internal jugular veins during fetal development. Here is a case of 18 weeks pregnancy with Arthrogryposis, Cystic hygroma and other ultrasonagraphic findings suggestive Trisomy 18 (T18) like clenched hand, Strawberry head and Polydactyly