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A congenital disorder is a medical condition that is present at birth. (It is contrasted with the term "acquired disorder") A congenital disorder can be recognized before birth (prenatally), at birth, or many years later. Congenital disorders can be a result of genetic abnormalities, the intrauterine environment, or unknown factors. A congenital condition can arise from the genetic make-up of the fertilized egg or be acquired at any time during fetal development. The causes of many congenital disorders are not known.
Congenital disorders include minor physical anomalies (e.g., a birthmark), severe malformations of single systems (e.g., congenital heart disease or amelia of the legs), and combinations of abnormalities affecting several parts of the body. Defects of metabolism are also considered congenital disorders. A congenital disorder can have trivial or grave effects. The most severe, such as anencephaly, are incompatible with life. Birth defects are a leading cause of death in early infancy, accounting for the deaths of nearly 2 out every 1000 infants (US statistics).
About 2% to 3% of babies are born with significant congenital birth defects. Birth defects involving the brain are the largest group at 10 per 1000 live births), compared to heart at 8 per 1000, kidneys at 4 per 1000, and limbs at 2 per 1000. All other defects have a combined incidence of 6 per 1000 live births. Birth defects of the heart are the most common birth defect leading to death in infancy, accounting for 28% of infant deaths due to birth defects, while chromosomal abnormalities and respiratory abnormalities each account for 15%, and brain defects about 12%.
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Trisomy18: Congenital syndromes as "lethal anomalies." The functional disabilities include swallowing dysfunction, aspiration, and apnea.
bongdeato (Bong Deato) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:25:09 -0000
Trisomy18: Congenital syndromes as "lethal anomalies." The functional disabilities include swallowing dysfunction, aspiration, and apnea.
san emg PA msk? RT @sansansiodong halo ibu dosen yang disanaaa, saya gak bisa ngebedain congenital anomalies - malformation syndromes d
faraghtalifia (alifia faraghta) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:21:40 -0000
san emg PA msk? RT @sansansiodong halo ibu dosen yang disanaaa, saya gak bisa ngebedain congenital anomalies - malformation syndromes d
Primary congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries and relation to atherosclerosis: an ... - http://bit.ly/2RA53Z
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Primary congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries and relation to atherosclerosis: an ... - http://bit.ly/2RA53Z
Primary congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries and relation to atherosclerosis: an ... - http://bit.ly/2RA53Z
7thRadar (7thSpace Interactive) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:58:23 -0000
Primary congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries and relation to atherosclerosis: an ... - http://bit.ly/2RA53Z
About Goldenhar's Syndrome - Personal account on growing up with oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia. Includes photographs and music.
Evaluation of the Newborn with Single or Multiple Congenital Anomalies - A clinical guideline-New York State Department of Health.
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Ocularist Association of California: Congenital Anomalies - Explains briefly about the prosthesis procedures of an eye in an infant.
The Merck Manual - A discussion about congenital anomalies and its causes, diagnosis and its treatment.
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