A case of fetal anticonvulsant syndrome with severe bilateral upper limb defect

被引:10
作者
Guven, MA
Batukan, C
Ceylaner, S
Ceylaner, G
Uzel, M
机构
[1] Kahramanmaras Sutcuimam Univ, Fac Med, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
[2] Kahramanmaras Sutcuimam Univ, Fac Med, Dept Orthoped Surg, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
[3] Erciyes Univ, Sch Med, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Kayseri, Turkey
[4] Zekai Tahir Burak Womens Hlth Educ & Invest Hosp, Dept Genet, Ankara, Turkey
关键词
anticonvulsant drugs; limb defect; epilepsy; pregnancy;
D O I
10.1080/14767050500420665
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Women with epilepsy have a higher risk of having a dysmorphic child. We report on a child exposed prenatally to valproate and carbamazepine presenting with severe bilateral upper limb defect and phenotypic features of fetal valproate syndrome. Anticonvulsant drugs can cause severe birth defects, especially when used in combination.
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页码:115 / 117
页数:3
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