Familial athrogryposis multiplex congenita in Gusau, Nigeria: Case report and review of the literature
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is characterized by contractions of multiple joints present at birth with fat or fibrous tissue partially or totally replacing muscles. The etiology is from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. A 2-day-old male term neonate presented with a his...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Sahel Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2017;volume=20;issue=1;spage=43;epage=46;aulast=Garba |