Fetal malformation due to phenobarbitone. A case report.
A child with facial and digital anomalies and mental retardation after exposure to phenobarbitone during gestation is presented. The teratogenicity of anticonvulsants, including phenobarbitone, is discussed, and guidelines for anticonvulsant therapy during pregnancy are suggested.
D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010634:Phenobarbital