Incidence of Renal Anomalies in Children Prenatally Exposed to Ethanol

摘要: Objective. Based on a number of studies involving animals as well human case reports indicating an association between prenatal ethanol exposure and renal malformations, it has been suggested that children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) should be screened for anomalies. The purpose this study was to evaluate group prenatally exposed determine the incidence anomalies need such screening procedure. Methods. Renal ultrasounds were performed total 84 patients (68 children, 13 adolescents, three adults). In addition size studied. Data analyzed using both chronologic height-age determinants kidney size. Patients. Of these patients, 51 (61%) had FAS, 33 (39%) history but did not have FAS. Results. Three (3.6%) (one two who FAS) significant abnormalities. This significantly different from found in ultrasound newborns. kidneys FAS smaller than normal height-age. When compared across ages, those no evidence After adjusting height, difference groups longer significant. Conclusions. data, do