Neuropediatrics 1996; 27(1): 54-56
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-973749
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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita and Bilateral Parietal Polymicrogyria in Association with the Intrauterine Death of a Twin

E. M. Baker1 , M. Ghazavi Khorasgani2 , D. Gardner-Medwin2 , A. Gholkar1 , P. D. Griffiths1
  • 1Department of Neuroradiology, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
  • 2Department of Paediatric Neurology, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Publication Date:
13 March 2007 (online)

Abstract

A case of neurogenic arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) with associated neuronal migration abnormalities is described. A child with neurogenic AMC and developmental delay presented with late onset of seizures. The first trimester of the mother's pregnancy was marked by an episode of gastro-enteritis and the intrauterine death of a twin fetus. Computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated abnormal neuronal migration consisting of bilateral parietal polymicrogyria, and an isolated grey matter heterotopia.

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