Prenatal diagnosis of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
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چکیده
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita may be defined as a systemic articular dysplasia characterized by articular rigidity in a many locations of congenital origin. A case was presented in which this clinical sign was diagnosed at prenatal phase and it may have many underlying causes.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of pediatrics
دوره 111 6 Pt 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987