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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Pediatric

Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • The four major features of classic fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are as follows:

    • CNS neurodevelopmental abnormalities

    • Facial dysmorphisms

    • Growth retardation

    • Maternal alcohol use during pr...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Neurodevelopmental and behavioral symptoms:

    • No specific neurobehavioral pattern has been defined.

    • See below for examples of age-specific presentations.

  • Fine motor function abnormalities ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • The role of the pediatrician is early identification, appropriate referrals, and development of a multidisciplinary case plan, including the pediatrician, specialists, early ...

ONGOING CARE

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Patient Monitoring

  • Growth and nutrition in infancy: Failure to thrive is a common problem.

  • Regular evaluations of vision and hearing: Problems occur at a high rate.

  • ...

ADDITIONAL READING

  • American Academy of Pediatrics. Fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders. Pediatrics.  2000;106(2 Pt 1):358–361. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]

  • A...

CODES

ICD9

760.71 Alcohol affecting fetus or newborn via placenta or breast milk 

ICD10

  • Q86.0 Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)

  • P04.3 Newborn affected by maternal use of alcohol

SNOMED

  • 268796000 Fetal or ...

FAQ

  • Q: What is pFAS?

  • A: pFAS is diagnosed when a person does not meet full diagnostic criteria for FAS but has a history of prenatal alcohol exposure, some of the facial findings, and a growth problem ...

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