fetal valproate syndrome

Etiology

• exposure to valproate in utero

Clinical manifestations

• dysmorphic facial features
• cardiac defects
• open lumbosacral spina bifida
• numerous minor malformations

More general terms

• syndrome

Additional terms

• valproic acid; n-dipropylacetic acid (Depakene, Depakote, Divalproex, Mylproin, Valontin, Stavzor)