| An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers. | |
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PMID: 11262858 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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It can be concluded that alcohol is definitely harmful to the developing fetus. The effect can manifest in various ways, the most extreme of which is a condition called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The diagnosis of maternal alcoholism leading onto cases of FAS is difficult due to absence of accurate diagnostic tests. The diagnosis of FAS in a child is easier by a proper examination. There is no specific treatment of FAS in a child. The only management is by institution of corrective and rehabilitative measures. The exact mechanism of the teratogenic action of alcohol is not known. It is probably due to the harmful effect of alcohol on the epiblast layer of the bilaminar germ disc. In the absence of adequate knowledge regarding FAS, not much can be done to remedy the deleterious effects of alcohol. Hence, a word of advice to all pregnant women is to avoid drinking during pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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J D Chaudhuri |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of medical sciences Volume: 54 ISSN: 0019-5359 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Med Sci Publication Date: 2000 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-23 Completed Date: 2001-04-19 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373023 Medline TA: Indian J Med Sci Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 425-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, 50606, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
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Alcohol Drinking* Alcoholism / complications, diagnosis* Child Diagnosis, Differential Ethanol / adverse effects* Female Fetal Alcohol Syndrome* / diagnosis, epidemiology, physiopathology, psychology Humans India / epidemiology Mothers* Pregnancy Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects Teratogens / toxicity* |
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0/Teratogens; 64-17-5/Ethanol |
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