Omphalocele in a newborn baby exposed to sodium valproate in utero.
We report on a newborn baby, exposed to valproic acid in utero, with the typical dysmorphic features of the fetal valproate syndrome and omphalocele. One identical case has already been reported after valproic acid exposure in utero.
Boussemart
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Centre Hospitalier, Universitaire de Poitiers, France.
Bonneau
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Levard
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Berthier
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Oriot
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D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D013577:Syndrome; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014635:Valproic Acid