Abstract
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.
Conclusion
Intra-uterine valproate exposure may be responsible for midline defects of the abdominal wall.
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Abbreviations
- VPA :
-
valproic acid
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Boussemart, T., Bonneau, D., Berthier, M. et al. Omphalocele in a newborn baby exposed to sodium valproate in utero. Eur J Pediatr 154, 220–221 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01954275
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