Distal arthrogryposis and neonatal hypotonia: an unusual presentation of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)

J Perinatol. 2004 Nov;24(11):733-4. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211185.

Abstract

The clinical features of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) in the neonate are marked by hypotonia, absence of crying, and feeding difficulties, but the clinical nature of PWS in utero remains unclear. We report a case of PWS with fetal immobility and distal arthrogryposis in a girl admitted the first day of life to the neonatal intensive care unit for severe hypotonia and respiratory distress.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthrogryposis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Muscle Hypotonia / complications*
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome / complications
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome / diagnosis*