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, cilt.19, sa.2, ss.115-117, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/14767050500420665
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.115-117
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: anticonvulsant drugs, limb defect, epilepsy, pregnancy, DRUGS
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.