Foetal Valproate Syndrome
Posted on : 02-November-2016
Fetal valproate syndrome is an anticonvulsant drug-related embryofetopathy that can occur when a fetus is exposed to valproic acid (VPA), characterized by distinct facial dysmorphism, congenital anomalies and developmental delay. This topic also appears in the Medicolegal section as a doctor is being sued following the birth of an infant born with Foetal Valproate Syndrome as she did not warn the mother of the risks when taking the drug during pregnancy..
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