Isolated fetal bilateral radial ray reduction associated with valproic acid usage

Fetal Diagn Ther. 1994 May-Jun;9(3):155-8. doi: 10.1159/000263924.

Abstract

The authors describe the first case of an isolated bilateral radial ray reduction occurring in a fetus exposed in utero to valproic acid; the diagnosis was made by ultrasound during the second trimester. This case of an isolated radial ray reduction associated with valproic acid use in pregnancy is a reminder for sonographers to carefully examine not only the cardiac and neurologic system, but also the extremities, when a fetus is exposed in utero to valproic acid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced*
  • Adult
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Radius / abnormalities*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Valproic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Valproic Acid / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Valproic Acid