Ultrasound diagnosis of the Pena Shokeir phenotype at 14 weeks of pregnancy

This report describes the early prenatal diagnosis of the Pena Shokeir phenotype in an at-risk patient at 14 weeks' gestation. The diagnosis was based on an abnormal fetal movement profile, in association with an abnormal position of the fetal limbs. Pena Shokeir phenotype describes an inherite...

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Published in:	Prenatal diagnosis Vol. 15; no. 8; p. 762
Main Authors:	Ajayi, R A, Keen, C E, Knott, P D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-08-1995
Subjects:	Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnostic imaging Africa, Western - ethnology Arthrogryposis - diagnostic imaging Female Fetal Growth Retardation - diagnostic imaging Gestational Age Humans Polyhydramnios - diagnostic imaging Pregnancy Syndrome Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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Summary:	This report describes the early prenatal diagnosis of the Pena Shokeir phenotype in an at-risk patient at 14 weeks' gestation. The diagnosis was based on an abnormal fetal movement profile, in association with an abnormal position of the fetal limbs. Pena Shokeir phenotype describes an inherited condition characterized by arthrogryposis and dysmorphic features as a result of fetal akinesia. It is a lethal abnormality and early diagnosis allows safer surgical methods of termination.
ISSN:	0197-3851
DOI:	10.1002/pd.1970150813