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Fetal Arthrogryposis Secondary to a Giant Maternal Uterine Leiomyoma
Joint Authors
Rubio, Juan
Soler, Inmaculada
Quiroga, Ramiro
Hidalgo-Mora, Juan José
Vila-Vives, José María
Perales-Marín, Alfredo
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital is a rare condition defined as contractures in multiple joints at birth due to disorders starting in fetal life.
Its etiology is associated with many different conditions and in many instances remains unknown.
The final common pathway to all of them is decreased fetal movement (fetal akinesia) due to an abnormal intrauterine environment.
Causes of decreased fetal movements may be neuropathic abnormalities, abnormalities of connective tissue or muscle, intrauterine vascular compromise, maternal diseases, and space limitations within the uterus.
When the cause of arthrogryposis is space limitations in uterus, the most common etiology is oligohydramnios.
The same can result from intrauterine tumours as fibroids, although to our knowledge there are only two papers reporting cases of fetal deformities related to uterine leiomyomas.
We describe a well-documented exceptional case of arthrogryposis associated with the presence of a large uterine fibroid.
It could illustrate the importance of a careful and appropriate assessment of uterine fibroids before and in the course of a pregnancy considering that they can cause both serious maternal and fetal complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vila-Vives, José María& Hidalgo-Mora, Juan José& Soler, Inmaculada& Rubio, Juan& Quiroga, Ramiro& Perales-Marín, Alfredo. 2012. Fetal Arthrogryposis Secondary to a Giant Maternal Uterine Leiomyoma. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vila-Vives, José María…[et al.]. Fetal Arthrogryposis Secondary to a Giant Maternal Uterine Leiomyoma. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vila-Vives, José María& Hidalgo-Mora, Juan José& Soler, Inmaculada& Rubio, Juan& Quiroga, Ramiro& Perales-Marín, Alfredo. Fetal Arthrogryposis Secondary to a Giant Maternal Uterine Leiomyoma. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-493778
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493778