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Duzce Medical Journal, vol.27, no.1, pp.105-108, 2025 (Scopus)
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a clinical entity characterized by reduced fetal movements (fetal akinesia), fetal growth restriction (FGR), joint contractures (arthrogryposis), facial anomalies, lung developmental delay (pulmonary hypoplasia), and other developmental abnormalities. It is accepted that this condition is a description of a group of abnormalities resulting from reduced fetal movements rather than a true diagnosis or a specific syndrome. In many arthrogryposis cases, the etiology has not yet been determined. Prenatal diagnosis of AMC is critical for providing adequate counseling to families. When a fetus with multiple congenital contractures is detected on prenatal ultrasound (US), management of the pregnant woman should be undertaken by a multidisciplinary team. In this report, a case of AMC detected in the prenatal period, together with US and fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, was presented.