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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Main Authors: Bilkisu Ilah Garba, Aminu Sakajiki Muhammad, Abdullahi Musa, Sunday O Onazi, Adaobi Amarachi Ben-Wazieh, Ibrahim Yusuf, Akeem Oladiran Adeniji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
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