Severe Fetal Akinesia At 19 Weeks: A Case Report

The term "fetal akinesia" is defined as a complete or partial absence of fetal movements. It can occur in isolation or be associated with other malformations, some of which can be lethal. The first observations of this syndrome were made by Péna and Shokeir in 1974 [1]. Since then, several cases have been reported, though the syndrome remains rare, with an estimated frequency between 1 in 3,000 and 1 in 15,000 births [2]. In some cases, the risk of recurrence can be as high as 25% [3]. In practice, the detection of fetal akinesia during an ultrasound examination is always a source of anxiety, accompanied by diagnostic, etiological, and therapeutic challenges.