Synonyms ARTHROGRYPOSIS, WHISTLING FACE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL RETARDATION, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita With Whistling Face, Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and whistling face syndrome + [9] |
Introduction An extremely rare type of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita with the combination of multiple joint contractures with movement limitation and microstomia with a whistling appearance of the mouth that may cause feeding, swallowing and speech difficulties, a distinctive expressionless facies, severe developmental delay, central and autonomous nervous system dysfunction, occasionally Pierre-Robin sequence and lethality generally occurring during the first months of life. |
