Fetal valproate spectrum disorder
Synonyms: Fetal valproate syndrome | Fetal valproic acid syndrome | Valproic acid embryopathy
A rare teratogenic disease due to embryo/fetal exposure to valproic acid (VPA) and subsequently characterized by a distinct facial dysmorphism congenital anomalies and developmental delay (especially in language and communication).
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version December 2023
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