Patterns Of Floppy Infants Attending Assiut University Children Hospital

The Floppy Infant includes a variety of signs and symptoms: hypotonia, weakness and ligamentous laxity and increased range of joint mobility. Based on clinical criteria hypotonia can be classified in two major groups: central and peripheral hypotonia .The primary objective of the diagnosis is to enable an early identification of the problem to start an effective supportive therapy. Also allows formulating a more accurate prognosis. Last, the identification of forms of neonatal hypotonia with familial transmission is crucial for genetic counseling for future pregnancies.etiology in hypotonic infants is necessary for prognosis prediction and treatment. History taking and physical examination should be supported by the laboratory tests and neuroimaging methods. However, diversity may require a genetic diagnosis.