A case of partial sirenomelia and possible vitamin A teratogenesis
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Prenatal Diagnosis
- Vol. 5 (1), 35-40
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pd.1970050107
Abstract
Prenatal echographical findings of a partial sirenomelic fetus are described. An attempt was made to terminate pregnancy by administration of prostaglandin F2a, but uterine rupture occurred. The teratogenic role of vitamin A ingested by the mother in the penconceptional period is discussed.Keywords
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