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[Fetal hydantoin syndrome]
Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|March 1, 1981
Summary
Fetal hydantoin syndrome is a condition caused by certain epilepsy medications during pregnancy. This review covers its causes, development, and management for mothers with epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Teratology
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Fetal hydantoin syndrome (FHS) is a recognized pattern of birth defects.
- It is associated with maternal anticonvulsant drug exposure, particularly phenytoin.
- Understanding FHS is crucial for managing pregnancies in epileptic women.