Wk12 - Congenital Flashcards
(17 cards)
anencephaly
condition (of being born) without the brain
atrial septal defect
(ASD) a hole in the partition between the two atria (upper) which leads to lower than normal oxygen levels in the blood supply to body tissues and organs
cleft palate
congenital anomaly where the roof of the mouth does not fully close during prenatal development
coarctation of the aorta
abnormal narrowing of the aorta
cranioschisis
a congenital split or fissure of the skull
cretinism
congenital hypothyroidism resulting in dwarfed stature and decreased mental development
Down syndrome
congenital disorder characterized by decreased mental ability and issues with physical development
Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
a form of muscular dystrophy (MD) - seen in children (usually boys) causing progressive muscle weakness and a life expectancy of around 25 years of age
epispadias
(congenital) tear (opening of urethra) is upon/above (the dorsal aspect of the penis)
esophageal atresia
congenital defect where a part of the esophagus is missing resulting in the inability of food to pass from mouth to stomach
fetal alcohol syndrome
group of birth defects and learning/behavioral issues that affect babies whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy
hypospadias
(congenital) tear (opening of the urethra) on the under(side of the penis)
microcephaly
condition (of having an abnormally) small head
patent ductus arteriosus
opening between pulmonary artery and aorta fails to close at birth allowing abnormal passage of blood
spina bifida
congenital malformation of the spinal cord usually accompanied by a protrusion of the meninges
Tay-Sachs disease
genetic disease with the deterioration of nerve cells resulting in early childhood death
Tetralogy of Fallot
group of four heart-related congenital defects that change the flow of blood through the heart and cause a low level of oxygen in the blood
