Embryopathy talidomidowa
Polydactyl in a child with thalidomide embryopathy Thalidomide Embryoate - a syndrome of congenital abnormalities associated with intrauterine exposure to thalidomide (Thalidomide, trade name in Germany Contergan). This drug was approved for use in the 1950s as a sedative and anti-vomiting agent. In the 1960s it was widely used in most European countries. Over time, it has been shown to have a very potent teratogenic effect, manifested by symmetrical defects of the upper and lower extremities or pre-axial polydactyl. Phenotype The clinical picture of the team consists of: external ear extrusion Dysmorphic features of the face: malformations of the central nervous system defects in respiratory system: defects in cardiovascular system: defects of the digestive system: defects of the urogenital system: Bibliography See terms related to medical terms and related wikipedia. wiki