The congenital warfarin syndrome

J Laryngol Otol. 1986 Feb;100(2):215-9. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100099011.

Abstract

A rare congenital nasal deformity due to warfarin embryopathy is reported. The commonest anomalies described in this syndrome are: hypoplasia of the nose, stippling of bone, optic atrophy and mental retardation. The various abnormalities and the mechanism of warfarin teratogenesis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Nasal Bone / abnormalities*
  • Syndrome
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Warfarin