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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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Syringomyelia :: Congenital Anomalies
@ChrisLDowning IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE WOULD LISTEN OR MAYBE AS YOU SUGGESTED IF I STOP THE ALL CAPS CHIARI MALFORMATIONS UGH!!!!!
anitarushlow (anitarushlow) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:13:15 -0000
@ChrisLDowning IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE WOULD LISTEN OR MAYBE AS YOU SUGGESTED IF I STOP THE ALL CAPS CHIARI MALFORMATIONS UGH!!!!!
PLEASE HELP GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT CHIARI MALFORMATIONS THAT AFFECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WORLDWIDE AWARENESS IS NEEDED NOW!!!
anitarushlow (anitarushlow) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:41:36 -0000
PLEASE HELP GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT CHIARI MALFORMATIONS THAT AFFECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WORLDWIDE AWARENESS IS NEEDED NOW!!!
PLEASE FIND AND SUPPORT THE CHIARI CENTER FOUNDATION TO HELP IMPROVE AWARENESS OF CHIARI MALFORMATIONS WORLDWIDE
anitarushlow (anitarushlow) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:32:36 -0000
PLEASE FIND AND SUPPORT THE CHIARI CENTER FOUNDATION TO HELP IMPROVE AWARENESS OF CHIARI MALFORMATIONS WORLDWIDE
Related Disorders Yahoo forum - Online support group. Registration required.
Meta Description: [ chiarigroup_malformation: World Wide Arnold Chiari Malformation & Related Disorders Support Group ]
Arnold Chiari Malformation - A simple site showing the basic information in an easy to understand way.
Chiari and Syringomyelia News - An on-line publication bringing the latest news, information, and research updates to the Chiari and syringomyelia community.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive site providing information on Chiari, syringomyelia, and related topics ]
Chiari Institute - Multidisciplinary center for the management of patients suffering from Chiari malformation. Includes details of research.
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Chiari Malformation Clinic - Based at University of Missouri Health Sciences Center treats Chiari I malformations, and provides information, education and conducts research.
NINDS: Chiari Malformation Information Page - Fact sheet provided by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Chiari Malformation (Arnold-Chiari malformation) information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
World Arnold Chiari Malformation Association - Information, support, and education for patients, caregivers, and health professionals regarding Chiari.
Yahoo Groups: Chiari - The World ACM Association's ACM/syringomyelia support group and mailing list. A group for and about those who suffer from Arnold Chiari Malformation with or without syringomyelia/syrinx.
Meta Description: [ chiari: The World ACM Association Support Group ]
Yahoo Groups: Chiari-kids - A World ACM Association members-only email list for children and teens with Arnold Chiari Malformations.
Meta Description: [ chiari-kids: WACMA's Kids' Group ]
Yahoo! Groups : Chiari_Information - Online group devoted to medical information and support for people suffering from/affected by Arnold Chiari Malformation (ACM).
Meta Description: [ chiari_information: Chiari Malformation Information ]
Yahoo! Groups: Chiarigroup_malformation - Online support for those affected by Chiari Malformations and associated problems.
Meta Description: [ chiarigroup_malformation: World Wide Arnold Chiari Malformation & Related Disorders Support Group ]
