Pediatrics
Extreme Facial Dysmorphism – Is this a Rare Case of Severe Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
Charles Oguni: Department of Paediatrics, JFK Medical Centre, Monrovia.
Published At January 17, 2025 | ISSN 2521-5124
Abstract
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a well-documented consequence of prenatal alcohol exposure, presenting with a spectrum of physical, developmental, and neurobehavioral abnormalities. We present a rare case of severe FAS characterized by extreme facial dysmorphism in a neonate born to a mother with chronic alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The infant exhibited marked craniofacial disproportion, low-set ears, hypertelorism, and macrocephaly. The mother consumed locally brewed sugarcane liquor throughout pregnancy, contributing to the observed teratogenic effects. This case underscores the urgent need for public health interventions and education to mitigate the risks associated with alcohol use during pregnancy.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, prenatal exposure, facial dysmorphism, craniofacial disproportion, teratogenic effects
Supplementary Material
Extreme Facial Dysmorphism – Is this a Rare Case of Severe Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? ( Extreme Facial Dysmorphism – Is this a Rare Case of Severe Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?_2025-01-04_07-18-15.pdf )
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