Rare etiology of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita at term: congenital cytomegalovirus infection
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Abstract Background Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is the presence of multiple congenital contractures of two or more body parts. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a rare etiology of arthrogryposis. Case presentation We report a case of intrauterine fetal akinesia and arthrogryposis multiplex congenita delivered at term with subsequent neonatal demise. Placental pathology and autopsy revealed congenital CMV infection. Conclusions Evaluation for potential CMV infection is an important part of the arthrogryposis evaluation which is often missed due to lack of maternal infectious symptoms during pregnancy.
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