Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita due to congenital myasthenia

Dev Med Child Neurol. 1980 Jun;22(3):371-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1980.tb03718.x.

Abstract

Decreased fetal movements may cause arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Several distinct neuromuscular disorders may cause this syndrome, but congenital myasthenia has not previously been considered to be a possible cause. The authors report a case of congenital myasthenia gravis leading to arthrogryposis congenita.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Triphosphatases / metabolism
  • Arthrogryposis / etiology*
  • Biopsy
  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Muscles / pathology
  • Myasthenia Gravis / complications
  • Myasthenia Gravis / congenital*
  • Myasthenia Gravis / pathology

Substances

  • Adenosine Triphosphatases