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Written by Suchitra Chari, M.S. M.Sc.

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Last Updated on Nov 21, 2016

References for Birth Defects

Author: Suchitra Chari

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Aug 30, 2012
Last Updated on Nov 21, 2016

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Birth Defect - Structural Defects

A structural birth defect means that a specific body part is missing or mal-formed during the embryonic development.

Environmental Birth Defects

Birth defects caused due to environmental teratogens like drugs, microorganisms or exposure to radiation are called as environmental birth defects.

Multifactorial Birth Defects

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives in brief General Info about About Multifactorial Birth Defects.

Metabolic Defects

Metabolism is the sum total of all chemical and physical changes that take place in any organism that enables it to function and grow.

Birth Defects - Infections

Birth defects are abnormalities, which occur before the birth of the baby and can be caused due to genetic, environmental and other unknown reasons.

Birth Defect - Genetic

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder which is one of the leading causes of dwarfism

Quiz on Birth Defects

Birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities that happen while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects occur during the first trimester of pregnancy. Main categories of birth defects include structural birth defects ...

Infographics on Down Syndrome

Down syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal disorder. Down syndrome Infographic captures all the key data you need to know about the Down syndrome

Neural Tube Defects

Neural tube defects are abnormalities that affect the brain, spine and spinal column of the developing embryo and appear during the first month of pregnancy.

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a condition where the bones of the skull are fused together prematurely affecting the development of the skull.

Ectopia Cordis

Ectopia Cordis [EC] is an extremely rare birth defect in which the heart is abnormally located either partially or totally outside the chest cavity.

Polymelia

Polymelia is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born with more than the usual number of limbs. Polymelia can be prevented with proper prenatal screening.

Annular Pancreas / Duodenal Birth Defect

Gastrointestinal surgery, Gastroenterology, Medical Genetics

Anencephaly

Anencephaly is a neural tube defect (NTD), in which a baby is born with an underdeveloped brain and skull. Major portions of the brain may be missing or completely absent. Sadly, there is no treatment for this condition.

Pentalogy of Cantrell (Birth Disorder)

Pentalogy of Cantrell or thoracoabdominal syndrome is an extremely rare birth disorder involving defects in the coverings of the organs within the abdominal cavity, the heart and its covering membrane, the breastbone and diaphragm. The exact cause ...

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