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Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD)

Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD): Introduction

Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD): A lethal disorder characterized by arthrogryposis and loss of anterior horn motor neurons which results in a lack of fetal movement. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD) is available below.

Symptoms of Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD)

• Lack of fetal movement
• Fetal akinesia deformation sequence
• Multiple contractures
• Facial anomalies
• Low-set ears
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See full list of 13 symptoms of Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD)

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Causes of Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD)

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Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD): Undiagnosed Conditions

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Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD): Broader Related Topics

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Definitions of Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD):

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Lethal arthrogryposis with anterior horn cell disease (LAAHD) as a "rare disease".
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