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Abstract
Congenital anomalies contribute significantly to perinatal, neonatal, and infant morbidity and mortality. The causes of these anomalies vary, ranging from teratogen exposure to genetic disorders. A high suspicion for a genetic condition is especially important because a genetic diagnosis carries a risk of recurrence in future pregnancies. Various methods are available for genetic testing, and each plays a role in establishing a genetic diagnosis. This review summarizes a practical, systematic approach to a fetus or neonate with congenital anomalies.
NeoReviewsMedicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
CiteScore
2.20
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0.00%
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110
期刊介绍:
Co-edited by Alistair G.S. Philip, MD, FAAP, and William W. Hay Jr., MD, FAAP, NeoReviews each month delivers 3 to 4 clinical reviews, case discussions, basic science insights and "on the horizon" pieces. Written and edited by experts, these concise reviews are available to NeoReviews subscribers at http://neoreviews.aappublications.org. Since January 2009, all clinical articles have been mapped to the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) content specifications in neonatology.