CONGENITAL SPINAL ANOMALIES IN INFANTS OF DIABETIC MOTHERS.

摘要: Three similar cases of agenesis the lower spine in infants diabetic mothers are presented with a discussion associated skeletal and systemic anomalies. These compared 7 reported previously. A specific pathogenetic relationship to maternal diabetes mellitus is suggested, light rarity these anomalies general population. Possible etiologic factors have been considered review animal experiments clinical observations human patients.