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• Congenital disorders
  == Congenital Disorders == ...or '''anomalies''', are conditions that are present from birth. Pronounced as /kənˈjenɪt(ə)l ˈdɪsɔːdəz/, the term is derived from the Latin word
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• Congenital deformities
  '''Congenital Deformities''' ...atally, at birth, or sometimes may only be detected later in infancy, such as developmental dysplasia of the hip.
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• Birth defects
  == Birth Defects == ...ciation: /bɜːrθ dɪˈfɛkts/), also known as '''congenital anomalies''' or '''congenital disorders''', are conditions that are present from birth. They can cause ph
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• Congenital anomaly
  '''Congenital anomaly''' A '''congenital anomaly''', also known as a '''birth defect''', is a condition that is present at birth, regardless o
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• Congenital malformation
  == Congenital Malformation == ...dy, including the brain, heart, lungs, liver, bones, and intestinal tract. Congenital malformation can be genetic, it can occur at random, or it can be caused by
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• Diabetic embryopathy
  '''Diabetic embryopathy''' (pronunciation: /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk ˌɛmbriˈɒpəθi/) is a [[congenital disorder]] that occurs in the offspring of women with [[diabetes]] during p ...ential birth defects. These can include [[cardiac defects]], [[neural tube defects]], and [[skeletal abnormalities]], among others.
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• Neonatal death
  ...be caused by a variety of factors, including [[premature birth]], [[birth defects]], [[infection]], [[birth asphyxia]], and complications during [[childbirth ==== Birth defects ====
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• Blalock-Taussig procedure
  ...e pulmonary blood flow for palliation in children born with cyanotic heart defects like [[Tetralogy of Fallot]], [[Pulmonary atresia]], and [[Tricuspid atresi ...rent heart defects that are present at birth (congenital). In all of these defects, less oxygen-rich blood reaches the tissues of the body. This can lead to c
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• Aqueductal stenosis
  ..., a small canal that connects the third and fourth [[ventricles]] in the [[brain]], becomes narrowed or blocked. ...ed aqueductal stenosis can occur at any age and is usually the result of a brain injury or disease.
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• Fryns-Aftimos syndrome
  ...[microcephaly]], [[cleft palate]], [[polydactyly]], and [[congenital heart defects]]. It is considered a rare disease, with only a few cases reported worldwid ...dition where the head is significantly smaller than normal due to abnormal brain development.
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• Iniencephaly
  ...Greek words 'inion' meaning the back of the head, and 'encephalon' meaning brain. ...terized by extreme retroflexion (backward bending) of the head with severe defects in the [[spine]]. The skin of the face is connected directly to the skin of
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• Amniotic Band Syndrome
  ...condition is believed to occur when the inner layer of the placenta, known as the amnion, tears or ruptures. This can result in strands or bands of tissu ...nta) and "band" (referring to the strands or bands of tissue that can form as a result of a tear or rupture in the amnion), and "syndrome" (a group of sy
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• Cranioschisis
  '''Cranioschisis''' (pronounced: kray-nee-oh-SKIH-sis) is a rare congenital condition characterized by a defect in the [[skull]] formation, leading to ...with other anomalies such as [[anencephaly]], where a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp is absent.
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• Acrania
  ...Greek ''a-'' meaning "without", and ''kranion'' meaning "skull") is a rare congenital disorder that occurs in the human fetus. In this condition, the flat bones ...etely or partially unprotected by bone, often leading to a condition known as [[anencephaly]].
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• Arnold-chiari malformation
  ...order]] that is present at birth (congenital). The condition is also known as '''Chiari malformation''' or '''Chiari's deformity'''. ...efects may not cause any problems. In others, they can cause symptoms such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and problems with balance and coordination.
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• Neuronal migration disorder
  ...fects that result from the abnormal migration of neurons in the developing brain and nervous system. This disorder is a significant cause of serious develop ...us system]]. This can lead to a variety of structural abnormalities in the brain, which can result in [[epilepsy]], [[developmental delay]], [[intellectual
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• Interatrial septum
  ...d is located between the two atria. It has an oval-shaped depression known as the [[fossa ovalis]], which is a remnant of the foramen ovale, a hole in th * [[Septum]]: A partition separating two chambers, such as that between the nostrils or the chambers of the heart.
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• Losses
  ...y system. It can occur due to injury, surgery, or a medical condition such as hemophilia. ...amnesia, this is the inability to recall past events. It can be caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma.
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• Specialism
  ...eal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services.  These services are provided in accordance with a thera ...rt disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complic
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• Medical dictionary
  ...medical fields. They are often used by medical students and professionals as a reference tool. ...ionaries''': These dictionaries focus on a specific area of medicine, such as [[cardiology]], [[neurology]], or [[oncology]]. They are often used by spec
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