Malformation Flashcards
What is the most common fetal abnormalities
Cardiac (VSD)
What is the 2nd most common and most severe fetal malformation
Neural tube defects
What is malformation?
Intrinsic abnormality programmed in the first trimester; spina bifida
Define deformation?
Abnormal shape caused constrains within the uterus (club foot due to oligohydraminos)
define Disruption:
Interference of normally developing organ system after organogenesis (amniotic band)
What is syndrome?
Cluster of anomalies with same etiology
Diff between association and sequence
Association: occur together but not linked
Sequence: develop sequentially to an insult
What are the causes of fetal malformation
- 50% idiopathic
- genetic
- teratogenic
- infection
- inviromental & maternal
Excess of vitamin A can cause:
Craniofascial anomalies
What is the US finding in triosomy 21?
Duodenal atresia showing double bubble
Differentiate between edwaed and patau
Both club foot
- edward: small mouth - horseshoe kideny
- patau: small eye - cleft lip and palate
What is the most vaunlrable time for teratogenic agent
4-10 weeks (17-56) post conception
Give example of teratogenic agents
Alcohol, anti-epilipsy-warafarin, thalidomide, tobacco
Define Category A:
Human studies failed to demonstrate risk (first trimester)
Define category B:
Animal reproduction studies failed demonstrate risk, or there’s risk but, well controlled
Define Category C:
Animal studies say there is SE, no studis on human (but benifits > risk)
Define Category D:
Human risk but (benifits > risk)
Define Category X:
Animal + human studies = risk (risk >benefits)