Characteristics
Fetal trimethadione syndrome is characterized by the following major symptoms as a result of the teratogenic characteristics of trimethadione.
- Cranial and facial abnormalities which include; microcephaly, midfacial flattening, V-shaped eyebrows and a short nose
- Cardiovascular abnormalities
- Absent kidney and ureter
- Meningocele, a birth defect of the spine
- Omphalocele, a birth defect where portions of the abdominal contents project into the umbilical cord
- A delay in mental and physical development
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