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

Guven M., Batukan C., Ceylaner S., Ceylaner G., Uzel M.

JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, vol.19, no.2, pp.115-117, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/14767050500420665
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.115-117
  • Keywords: anticonvulsant drugs, limb defect, epilepsy, pregnancy, DRUGS
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.