Amyoplasia congenita and intestinal atresia: a common etiology

Shenoy, Manoj; Marlow, Neale; Stewart, R. S.

doi:10.1111/j.1651-2227.1999.tb01060.x

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“…The hypothesis that some cases of amyoplasia may have a vascular origin is supported by its association with gastroschisis and intestinal atresia (Collins et al,1986; Reid et al,1986; Shenoy et al,1999; Hunter and Stevenson,2008; Wong et al,2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

Septo‐optic dysplasia and associations with amyoplasia and gastroschisis

Kamien

Zankl

Gabbett

2010

Birth Defects Research

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Septo‐optic dysplasia and associations with amyoplasia and gastroschisis

Kamien

Zankl

Gabbett

2010

Birth Defects Research

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“…Moreover, an increased incidence of structural defects, such as bowel atresia and gastroschisis, is observed in the twin affected by amyoplasia supporting a common vascular aetiology for these associations [7,12,13] .…”

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“…An excessive incidence of amyoplasia was reported in monozygotic twins [2,7] , and in almost all the reported cases, only one of each pair of twins was affected [2,[7][8][9][10][11][12] . In cases where arthrogryposis affected one of the twin pairs, the affected child usually had a lower birth weight than its normal twin [2,8,13] . Anterior horn cell atrophy was demonstrable on postmortem examination of the affected twin [9] as in our case, or suggested on electromyography [14] , and could be focal or generalized [3] .…”

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A Case of Amyoplasia in a Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy: A Sequela from Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome?

Wong

Kidd²,

Zuccollo³

et al. 2009

Fetal Diagn Ther

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Objective: To present and discuss the sonographic and clinical findings in one twin of a monochorionic pair affected by amyoplasia. Methods: On ultrasound examination at 21 weeks in a monochorionic twin pregnancy, twin I was smaller, hydropic, with multiple contractures consistent with amyoplasia and oligohydramnios. Twin II was anatomically normal with polyhydramnios. Results: The twins were delivered at 28 weeks’ gestation. The clinical findings were consistent with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Conclusion: It is postulated that TTTS may be a causative factor in the excessive incidence of amyoplasia in monozygotic twin pregnancy.

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“…Arthrogryposis of the amyoplasia type occurs with increased frequency in one of monozygotic twins, but the cause in these cases is thought to be more related to vascular compromise than to actual crowding [8, 27]. …”

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“…Movement restriction in utero caused by, e.g., oligohydramnios, myoma/fibroma of the uterus, and bicornate uterus can be associated with arthrogryposis. Arthrogryposis of the amyoplasia type occurs with increased frequency in one of monozygotic twins, but the cause in these cases is thought to be more related to vascular compromise than to actual crowding [8, 27].…”

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AMC: Amyoplasia and distal arthrogryposis

Kimber¹

2015

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics

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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a heterogeneous condition defined as multiple congenital joint contractures in two or more body areas. The common pathogenesis is impaired fetal movements. Amyoplasia, the most frequent form, is a sporadically occurring condition with hypoplastic muscles and joint contractures. Distal arthrogryposis (DA) syndromes are often hereditary, and joint involvement is predominantly in the hands and feet. In a Swedish study, 131 patients with arthrogryposis were investigated. The most frequent diagnoses were amyoplasia and DA. In amyoplasia, muscle strength was found to be more important than joint range of motion (ROM) for motor function. In DA, muscle weakness was present in 44 % of investigated patients. The clinical findings were found to be highly variable between families and also within families with DA. Fetal myopathy due to sarcomeric protein dysfunction can cause DA. An early multidisciplinary team evaluation of the child with arthrogryposis for specific diagnosis and planning of treatment is recommended. Attention should be directed at the development of muscle strength with early stimulation of active movements. Immobilization should be minimized.

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Amyoplasia congenita and intestinal atresia: a common etiology

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Septo‐optic dysplasia and associations with amyoplasia and gastroschisis

Septo‐optic dysplasia and associations with amyoplasia and gastroschisis

A Case of Amyoplasia in a Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy: A Sequela from Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome?

AMC: Amyoplasia and distal arthrogryposis

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