Phenytoin, Fetal Effects Of

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Basic synonyms

• Dilantin Embryopathy
• Phenytoin Embryopathy

Condition Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion
Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome is an unusual problem that is dued to direct exposure of an unborn child to the anticonvulsant medication phenytoin (Dilantin). The signs of this condition might consist of irregularities of the head and also face functions, development shortages, underdeveloped nails of the toes and also fingers, and/or light developing hold-ups. Various other conclusions sometimes connected with this disorder consist of cleft lip and also taste, having an uncommonly little head (microcephaly) and also human brain malformations with even more considerable developing hold-ups.