Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenital (AMC) in a Three Year Old Boy: Differential Diagnosis with Distal Arthrogryposis: a Case Report

Overview

Journal Cases J

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2010 Jan 22

PMID 20090872

Authors

Zoran S Gucev

Nada Pop-Jordanova

Gordana Dumalovska

Orhideja Stomnaroska

Gorgji Zafirovski

Velibor B Tasic

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Abstract

Introduction: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital (AMC) is characterized by contractions of multiple joints present at birth. The involved muscles are partially or totally replaced by fat or fibrous tissue. Talipes equinovarus and scoliosis are also frequently reported.

Case Presentation: This 2 year was born after uneventful pregnancy, with normal birth weight and length. The parents are unrelated, young and healthy. No malformations or mental retardation have been reported in the family. Since his birth a specific posture was noted: internal rotation at the shoulders, extension at the elbows, and flexion at the wrists. In addition, the child has a severe equinovarus deformity of the feet. Syndactily between II and III finger was also noted. His face is round with a frontal midline capillary hemangioma, while his jaw appears to be small. Mental development is normal. The karyotype is: 46, XY.

Conclusions: About 150 syndromes have arthrogryphosis as a presenting sign. AMC is a distinct entity and distinction with the distal forms of arthrogryphosis can be difficult, since there is a considerable clinical and genetic heterogeneity. A comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation and genetic consultation is necessary.

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