Middle ear deformity in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

Abstract

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a rare congenital syndrome consisting of two or more joint contractures in different parts of the body. Otolaryngological abnormalities have been previously described in a significant proportion of cases. However, to date, the only frequent otologic deformity recorded in the published literature has been low-set ears. We present a case with a combination of AMC and a bilateral conductive hearing loss due to an unusual middle ear deformity. To our knowledge, no such case has been previously reported.

• Authors: S J Quinn, N R Bleach, A E Richards
• Journal: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol) Vol. 103 Issue 9 Pg. 729-31 (Sep 1994) ISSN: 0003-4894 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8085736 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Arthrogryposis (pathology)
• Ear Ossicles (abnormalities)
• Ear, Middle (abnormalities)
• Female
• Hearing Loss, Bilateral (etiology)
• Hearing Loss, Conductive (etiology)
• Humans