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Unusual clinical features of foetal alcohol syndrome.

Authors :
Chaudhuri JD
Source :
Journal of the Indian Medical Association [J Indian Med Assoc] 2002 Feb; Vol. 100 (2), pp. 107-8, 110.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a collection of signs and symptoms seen in children of women who consume alcohol during pregnancy. With the increasing incidence of FAS, there is a great variation of its clinical features different from that described in the standard textbooks. This article aims to report on the unusual clinical features of FAS. It also aims to explain the mechanism of action of alcohol as a teratogenic agent.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0019-5847
Volume :
100
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12206352