Amyoplasia congenita-like condition and maternal malathion exposure

Teratology. 1987 Aug;36(1):7-9. doi: 10.1002/tera.1420360103.

Abstract

This report concerns an amyoplasia-like condition in a case with maternal exposure to malathion during the 11th to 12th week of pregnancy. Malathion is an agent acting on the neuromuscular system. The possibility of a causal association is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthrogryposis / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Hair Preparations / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Malathion / adverse effects*
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange
  • Pregnancy
  • Teratogens

Substances

  • Hair Preparations
  • Teratogens
  • Malathion