The primary care physician's approach to congenital anomalies

Primary Care
Marni J Falk, Nathaniel H Robin

Abstract

Children with congenital anomalies often represent a special diagnostic and management challenge. To provide optimal care for these children, one must employ a systematic approach to identify the likely pathogenic mechanism leading to the birth defects present. Determining how distinct anomalies relate to one another may lead to elucidation of a specific genetic etiology for the patient's condition. Genetic testing is increasingly available to allow for diagnostic confirmation. Using this systematic approach to a child with congenital anomalies permits accurate prognostic and recurrence risk counseling, informed management decisions, and the appropriate allocation of social support and medical resources.

Citations

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Oct 5, 2017·Revista paulista de pediatria : orgão oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de São Paulo·Henrique Willian CosmeLene Garcia Barbosa

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