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Fetal Valproate Syndrome

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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
Tel: (800)621-3141
Email: sbaa@sbaa.org
Internet: http://www.sbaa.org

International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Cellebroersstraat 16
Brussels, B1000
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 502 0413
Fax: +32 (0)2 502 1129
Email: info@ifglobal.org
Internet: http://www.ifglobal.org

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Canada
Suite 647-167 av. Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg
MB
R3B 0V3
Canada
Tel: 204-925-3650
Fax: 204-925-3654
Tel: 800-565-9488
Email: info@sbhac.ca
Internet: 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
Email: facsline3@aol.com
Internet: http://www.facsline.org

Organisation For Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
PO Box 772
Pilling
Preston, Intl PR3 6WW
UK
Tel: 01253 790022
Fax: 01253 790022
Email: janet.oacs@o2.co.uk or tegs78@ntlworld.com
Internet: http://www.oacs-uk.co.uk/

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Tel: (301)251-4925
Fax: (301)251-4911
Tel: (888)205-2311
TDD: (888)205-3223
Email: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/EmailForm.aspx
Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD

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Last Updated: 4/25/2008
Copyright 1994, 2003 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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Last Updated: May 11, 2011

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