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A case of neonatal peroneal neuropathy with intrauterine onset
Sang-Soo Lee, Ji-Yun Sim, Mi-Jung Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(6):585-587.   Published online June 15, 2007
Peroneal neuropathy presenting at birth is a rare disorder. Although neonatal mononeuropathies may be related to obstetrical complications, prenatal mechanisms should be also considered. We describe an infant who was born at term by cesarean section due to breech presentation with a unilateral footdrop. Lack of compound muscle action potential in the peroneal nerve and denervation potentials confined to the...