Fetal valproate syndrome

Indian J Pediatr. 2006 Oct;73(10):937-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02859291.

Abstract

Fetal Valproate Syndrome results from prenatal exposure to valproic acid. It is characterized by distinctive facial appearance, a cluster of minor and major anomalies and central nervous system dysfunction. Here we report a 4-year-old boy with typical facial features of Fetal Valproate Syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced*
  • Syndrome
  • Valproic Acid / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Valproic Acid