A case of fetal anticonvulsant syndrome with severe bilateral upper limb defect.

Abstract	Women with epilepsy have a higher risk of having dysmorphic child. We report on a child exposed prenatally to valproate and carbamazepine presenting with severe bilateral upper limb defect and phenotypic features of fetal valproate syndrome. Anticonvulsant drugs can cause severe birth defects, especially when used in combination.
Authors	Melih Atahan Guven, Cem Batukan, Serdar Ceylaner, Gülay Ceylaner, Murat Uzel
Journal	The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med) Vol. 19 Issue 2 Pg. 115-7 (Feb 2006) ISSN: 1476-7058 [Print] England
PMID	16676441 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anticonvulsants Carbamazepine Valproic Acid
Topics	Abnormalities, Drug-Induced (etiology) Adult Anticonvulsants (adverse effects) Carbamazepine (adverse effects) Epilepsy (drug therapy) Female Fetal Diseases (chemically induced) Humans Infant, Newborn Limb Deformities, Congenital (chemically induced) Pregnancy Valproic Acid (adverse effects)

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