A rare case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in a 2-year-old boy case report

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چکیده

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is an uncommon condition present from birth that marked by a combination of weakened muscles and multiple joint contractures. We case 2-year-old boy with AMC, who was born to consanguineous parents in Saudi Arabia. He presented musculoskeletal abnormalities all four limbs, including symmetric contractures joints the body, bilateral developmental dysplasia hip, vertical talus. Dysmorphic features included low-set ears, chin recession, triangular face, nevus flammeus on face. The child also had lactose intolerance, gastritis, inguinal hernia, right-sided undescended testis. Surgical interventions were planned after multidisciplinary team discussion. This report highlights good prognosis AMC four-limb involvement importance thorough physical examination approach diagnosis management AMC.

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عنوان ژورنال: SAGE open medical case reports

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2050-313X']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313x231200418