title: Prenatal detection of a neural tube defect after fetal exposure to valproic acid.
abstract: Fetal exposure to valproic acid has recently been associated with an increased incidence of neural tube defects. The prenatal detection of a fetus with both hydrocephalus and meningomyelocele after valproic acid exposure is presented and specific recommendations made for antepartum evaluation in future pregnancies.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Weinbaum
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Cassidy
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Vintzileos
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ciarleglio
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Nochimson
mesh_terms: D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic; D000293:Adolescent; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014635:Valproic Acid