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Fetal Valproate Syndrome
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It is possible that the main title of the report Fetal Valproate Syndromeis not the name you expected.
Synonyms
- Dalpro, Fetal Effects From
- Depakene, Fetal Effects From
- Depakote Sprinkle, Fetal Effects From
- Depakote, Fetal Effects From
- Divalproex, Fetal Effects From
- Epival, Fetal Effects From
- Myproic Acid, Fetal Effects From
- Valproic Acid, Fetal Effects From
- Fetal Anti-Convulsive Syndrome
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Fetal Valproate Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder caused by exposure of the fetus to valproic acid (dalpro, depakene, depakote, depakote sprinkle, divalproex, epival, myproic acid) during the first three months of pregnancy. Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant drug used to control certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. A small percentage of pregnant women who take this medication can have a child with Fetal Valproate Syndrome. The exact prevalence of this condition remains to be established. Symptoms of this disorder may include spina bifida, distinctive facial features, and other musculoskeletal abnormalities.
Resources
Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Suite 250
Washington
DC
20007-4226
Tel: (202)944-3285
Fax: (202)944-3295
800: (800)621-3141
sbaa@sbaa.org
http://www.sbaa.org
International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Attn. Els De Clercq
Cellebroersstraat 16
B-1000
Brussels
B1000
Brussels
info@ifglobal.org
http://www.ifglobal.org
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
#977-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 0V3
Canada
Tel: 204-925-3650
Fax: 204-925-3654
800: 800-565-9488
spinab@mts.net
http://www.sbhac.ca
National Fetal AntiConvulsant Syndrome Association
P.O. Box 7416
Annan
Intl
DG12 5ET
United Kingdom
Tel: 01 461 206 870
Fax: 01 461 206 870
facsline3@aol.com
http://www.facsline.org
Organization For Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
PO Box 772
Pilling
Preston
Intl
PR3 6WW
UK
Tel: 01253 790000
Fax: 01253 790000
Janet.oacs@btinternet.com
http://www.oacs-uk.co.uk/
For a Complete Report:
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report
This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org
Last Updated: 4/25/2008
Copyright 1994, 2003 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
WebMD Medical Reference from the National Organization of Rare Disorders
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