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Alternate Names : Alcohol in Pregnancy, At Risk for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prognosis (Expectations)

Outcome for infants with fetal alcohol syndrome is variable depending on the extent of symptoms, but almost none are neurologically normal.

The problems of the infant and child with fetal alcohol syndrome are diverse and difficult to manage. Cardiac defects may necessitate surgery. There is no effective therapy for the mental retardation.

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Review Date : 11/4/2003
Reviewed By : John Goldenring, M.D., MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network

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