The congenital warfarin syndrome.

Abstract

A rare congenital nasal deformity due to warfarin embryopathy is reported. The commonest anomalies described in this syndrome are: hypoplasia of the nose, stippling of bone, optic atrophy and mental retardation. The various abnormalities and the mechanism of warfarin teratogenesis are discussed.

• Authors: M S Zakzouk
• Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology (J Laryngol Otol) Vol. 100 Issue 2 Pg. 215-9 (Feb 1986) ISSN: 0022-2151 [Print] England
• PMID: 3950488 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Warfarin

Topics

• Abnormalities, Drug-Induced (etiology)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Nasal Bone (abnormalities)
• Syndrome
• Warfarin (adverse effects)