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...
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral symptoms:
No specific neurobehavioral pattern has been defined.
See below for examples of age-specific presentations.
Fine motor function abnormalities ...
The role of the pediatrician is early identification, appropriate referrals, and development of a multidisciplinary case plan, including the pediatrician, specialists, early ...
Growth and nutrition in infancy: Failure to thrive is a common problem.
Regular evaluations of vision and hearing: Problems occur at a high rate.
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American Academy of Pediatrics. Fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders. Pediatrics. 2000;106(2 Pt 1):358–361. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
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Q86.0 Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)
P04.3 Newborn affected by maternal use of alcohol
268796000 Fetal or ...
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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