Fetal Akinesia Sequence Overview

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What is the definition of Fetal Akinesia Sequence?
Fetal akinesia deformation sequence (FADS) is a condition characterized by decreased fetal movement (fetal akinesia) as well as intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), multiple joint contractures (arthrogryposis), facial anomalies, underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia) and other developmental abnormalities. It is generally accepted that this condition is not a true diagnosis or a specific syndrome, but rather a description of a group of abnormalities resulting from fetal akinesia. FADS may be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner in some cases and may sometimes be caused by genetic changes in the RAPSN or DOK7 genes.
What are the alternative names for Fetal Akinesia Sequence?
  • Fetal akinesia deformation sequence
  • Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita with pulmonary hypoplasia
  • FADS
  • Fetal akinesia sequence
  • Pena-Shokeir syndrome, type 1
Who are the top Fetal Akinesia Sequence Local Doctors?
David A. Chitayat
David A. Chitayat

Mount Sinai Hospital

ON, CA 
 (14.7 mi)

David Chitayat practices in Canada. Chitayat and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fetal Akinesia Sequence. His top areas of expertise are Mckusick-Kaufman Syndrome, Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Symphalangism Distal, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

Dr. Robert W. Marion
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Dr. Robert W. Marion
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Bronx, NY 
 (9.8 mi)
718-741-2319
Languages Spoken:
English
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Robert Marion is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Marion and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fetal Akinesia Sequence. His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), N-Acetyl-Alpha-D-Galactosaminidase Deficiency Type 3, and Williams Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Carol B. Kelly
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Dr. Carol B. Kelly
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

Montefiore Medical Center

111 E 210th St, 
Bronx, NY 
 (8.9 mi)
718-920-4321
Languages Spoken:
English
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Carol Kelly is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kelly and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fetal Akinesia Sequence. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center