Early prenatal diagnosis of A lethal syndrome of multiple congenital contractures |
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| Authors: | P Kirkinen MD R Hervat J Leisti |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Pathology, University of Oulu, Finland;2. Department of Clinical Genetics, University of Oulu, Finland |
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| Abstract: | An ultrasonic diagnosis of a lethal, autosomally recessive syndrome of multiple congenital contractures was made in seven high-risk pregnancies on the 13rd to 17th gestational weeks. The diagnostic findings were the development of progressive subcutaneous oedema from the 13th gestational week on and the decrease of fetal limb movements. |
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| Keywords: | Prenatal diagnosis Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita Fetal hydrops Ultrasound Early diagnosis |
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