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Pattern of Congenital Anomalies in the Newborn
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Amir Ali Khan,Tariq Azam Khattak,Syed Hamid Ali Shah ,Emran Roshan ,Anwar Ul Haq. Pattern of Congenital Anomalies in the Newborn. JRMC [Internet]. 2012 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];16(2). Available from: https://journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/581

Abstract

Background: To determine the patterns of congenital
anomalies in newborns.
Methods: In this descriptive study all newborns,
whether alive or stillborn were screened for congenital
anomalies,soon after birth. Detailed history was taken.
Investigations were done when required to confirm
certain defects.
Results: Out of total 50 patients 54% were males, with a
male to female ratio of 1.2:1. Most of the patients were
term babies (58%). Thirty eight babies (76%) were alive
whereas 12 (24%) were stillborn. Antenatal diagnosis was
done in 11 (22%) cases.Nervous system was the
commonest system involved with 20 cases having some
nervous system malformation followed by
musculoskeletal system with 14 cases. Neural tube defect
was the commonest.. Three cases of congenital heart
disease were seen with two cases each of Down's
syndrome and facial malformation.
Conclusion: Neural tube defect, as the commonest
congenital defect, emphasizes the importance of vitamin
supplementation, especially folic acid, during pregnancy
as a preventive measure.

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