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Speech-language pathology aspects in a pediatric case of head and neck arthrogryposis

ABSTRACT

Arthrogryposis is a rare, multiple, congenital syndrome of non-progressive nature characterized by a series of genetic malformations, as well as stiffness and joint contractures. This is a clinical case study whose objective is to describe speech-language pathology disorders through the evaluation process in a case of arthrogryposis in Pediatrics. The medical records of a patient were analyzed from birth. A complete clinical evaluation of pediatric dysphagia was performed, establishing a diagnosis of severe oropharyngeal dysphagia evidenced by functional and structural impairments. Hearing loss was detected in association with this condition.

Keywords
Arthrogryposis; Syndrome; Deglutition disorder; Speech-language and Hearing Sciences; Child

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