Fetal valproate syndrome with coronary arteriovenous fistula: A case report


DOĞAN A., BAYKAN A., VURAL Ç.

Cardiology in the Young, vol.31, no.5, pp.853-855, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s1047951120004904
  • Journal Name: Cardiology in the Young
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.853-855
  • Keywords: fetal valproate syndrome, coronary AV fistula, teratogenes
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2021 Cambridge University Press. All rights reserved.Interestingly, our case presenting with coronary AV fistula firstly reported in the literature with fetal valproate syndrome. Although differential diagnosis is sometimes difficult, it can be diagnosed with detailed history, physical examination and appropriate laboratory tests. Fetal valproate syndrome can be prevented by discontinue of the valproic acid especially during first trimester of pregnancy.