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'''''Synonyms and keywords:''''' Aminopterin embryopathy syndrome, aminopterin fetopathy syndrome, aminopterin syndrome | '''''Synonyms and keywords:''''' Aminopterin embryopathy syndrome, aminopterin fetopathy syndrome, aminopterin syndrome, aminopterin fetopathy | ||
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* [[Craniosynostosis]] - some or all of the [[cranial sutures|suture]]s in the [[skull]] of an [[infant]] or child close too early, causing problems with normal [[human brain|brain]] and skull growth. | * [[Craniosynostosis]] - some or all of the [[cranial sutures|suture]]s in the [[skull]] of an [[infant]] or child close too early, causing problems with normal [[human brain|brain]] and skull growth. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:51, 31 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Aminopterin embryopathy syndrome, aminopterin fetopathy syndrome, aminopterin syndrome, aminopterin fetopathy
Overview
Congenital abnormalities have been documented with methotrexate and aminopterin, and collectively their teratogenic effects have become known as the fetal aminopterin syndrome.
Diagnosis
History
A directed history should be obtained to ascertain prenatal exposure of methotrexate and aminopterin.
Physical Examination
Head
- Craniosynostosis - some or all of the sutures in the skull of an infant or child close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth.